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VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship

Award Amount
$3,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Three awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship.
  2. Must be the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Quartermaster Award.
  3. Must be between 15 and 18 years of age.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, scouting and community.
  6. Must be a U.S. citizen.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for active members of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award, or Quartermaster Award. Applicants must be between 15 and 18 years of age and still in high school. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letters (5)
  • Photo in uniform
  • Records (High School Participation
  • Scouting
  • and Community Service)
Additional Information: To be eligible for the award, the candidate must: Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship; Be the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Quartermaster Award; Have demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, Scouting and community; Have reached his or her 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified.

Award Amount: $5,000 for the first place winner; $3,000 for the second place winner; $1,000 for the third place winner. All awards are offered annually and are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

About Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW):
Contact Information: Nelda Clifton ,Program Coordinator
Address: VFW Building 406 W. 34th St. Kansas City, Missouri 64111

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