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Youth
Essay
Contest
Patriot's Pen,a youth essay writing contest, is a nationwide competition that gives students in grades 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy. Last year, more than 75,000 students participated in the annual contest.
Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic theme. The first place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The top 19 national winners each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. There are additional cash prizes at the Post, District and State contests.The 2004-2005 theme is
“What Service to Our Country Means to Me”
The deadline is December 1, 2004.
To Enter the contest contact a local Post Post
Download Entry forms and Rules (PDF Format)
For more information and rules contact: VFW National Headquarters
