Theme: The theme for the 2026-2027 contest is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America."
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8 enrolled in a public, private, parochial school, or home-study program.
Format: Write a 300-to-400 word essay (+/- 5 words) in English on this year's theme. No color or graphics.
Prizes: Awarded at the Post, District, State, and national levels. State winners share in $55,000 of national awards. National awards are at least $500.
Deadline: All entries must be submitted to your local VFW Post by October 31, 2026.
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