VETERANS TRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIP
(Winter)
Veterans Tribute Scholarship
This general scholarship is available to children and grandchildren, ages 15
to 18, of all living U.S. military veterans, active duty, Reserves and National
Guard. First place is $10,000; second place is $5,000 and third place receives
$3,000. Awards are given to entrants based on a point system based on their
personal academic achievement, family VFW involvement and their parent’s
military service. The VFW Veterans Tribute Scholarship is a national program. As
such, all entries must be submitted to the VFW Programs Office at VFW National
Headquarters to be considered. Entrants wishing to be considered must
download a copy from the VFW’s web site at
www.vfw.org. Complete
the form, attach documents verifying the facts related on the entry form and
send the entire packet to:
Veterans Tribute Scholarship
VFW National Headquarters
406 West 34th Street, Suite 902
Kansas City, MO 64111
tel: 816-756-3390
The deadline for entries occurs annually on December 31. Winners will be informed by certified mail
during the first quarter of the following year. Entries are judged solely on the
basis of the points given for information provided on the entry form and
verified by the documentation included. This documentation is the sole
responsibility of the entrant. VFW judges may verify the validity of the
documentation provided but will not seek additional documentation. The winner’s
scholarships apply only to tuition and fees and will be paid directly to the
academic institution selected by the winner upon receipt of documented
enrollment.
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