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Patriot's Pen

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       Each year, nearly 60,600 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!      

       The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Students interested in participating must submit their essay prepared on this year's theme “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” with a completed 2025-2026 entry form to Brentwood VFW Post 1810, 3801 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh PA 15210 - Attention: Americanism Committee.

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                 â€‹The deadline for submitting an entry for the 2025-26 contest Is October 31, 2025. 

Entry Form

Rules and Eligibility

Brentwood VFW Post 1810

(412) 881-9934

3801 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Brentwood, PA 15227, USA

Webmaster - John David Wallace Sr.

                                                         Disclaimer

     The opinions expressed herein are those of the author or submitter of the posted comments, and are not necessarily those of the National, Department, or District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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