The Patriots Pen scholarship program in an essay competition open to students in 6th through 8th grades who are enrolled in public, private, parochial schools, or home study programs in the United States and its territories. The national first place prize scholarship totaling $5,000 and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (State) being awarded a scholarship of at least $500. 

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The VFW is now using the Scholars App for Patriot Pen applications.