HOW TO ENTER:
Deadlines:
Submit entry to local VFW Post: March 1, 2010
Posts submit local winner to VFW Department: April 1, 2010
Department nominees to VFW National: May 1, 2010
The
VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program provides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of a
Boy Scout Eagle Award, a
Venture Scouting Silver Award or a
Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Second-place winner receives a $3,000 award. Third-place winner receives $1,000.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship;
Has received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award;
Has demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community;
Has reached his/her 15th birthday and is enrolled in high school at the time of selection; and
Has submitted his/her completed entry by March 1, 2010, to a VFW Post in his/her community.
Click here to find a VFW post in your area.
Note:
All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday
during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified. A
scout only can enter through ONE VFW Post.
To enter, download and complete the
VFW Scouting Scholarship form and submit to a local VFW post by March 1, 2010.
For more information on the scouting award, please contact Bud Haney, assistant director, VFW Programs, at
bhaney@vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390, Ext. 195.
Mailing address:
VFW Programs
VFW National Headquarters
406 West 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=4371
