YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Scholarships 2026

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.
 
Open the Scholar's App Flyer and use the QR code.  
 
OR

Download and complete the application and scan to a .pdf file.  Email your application, audio file (VOD only), and written essay to: dpvfwpost9934@gmail.com
 
OR
 
Office Address for delivering application, thumb drive (VOD only), and written essay is:

33282 Golden Lantern # 103
Dana Point, CA 92629   
9am and 11am, Monday through Thursday
or deliver to Suite 201,  7:30am to 4:30pm

 
 
Grades 9 through 12                                                       Grades 6 through 8
 
Voice of Democracy Information                                      Patriot's Pen Information   
 
Voice of Democracy Manual Application Form               Patriot's Pen Manual Application Form
 
 
Voice of Democracy Scholar's App Flyer                       Patriot's Pen Scholar's App Flyer