Patriotic Art Contest (3-Dimensional)

Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9–12 submitting three-dimensional artwork, including pieces made from paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal, fabric, or similar materials.

Deadline Date: March 31, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility

• Students in grades 9-12 by the deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
• Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.S. citizen.
• Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or older, GED and adult education students and national winners of this contest are ineligible.

What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?

• Three-dimensional art can be paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal work, fabric, etc.
• Pieces should be no larger than 18” in any direction.
• Art cannot be more than 5 lbs. in weight.
• Complete entry form and submit with entry.
• Submit a typed explanation of steps taken to create three-dimensional art/artists statement (total of 250 words or less).

What are the Scholarship Contest Deadlines?

• March 31: Student Entry Deadline to VFW Auxiliary.*
• April 15: VFW Auxiliary winners due to Department (state) Scholarships Chairman for judging.*
• May 5: VFW Auxiliary Department (state) Winners to VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters.*

* required deadlines

Digital art, photography, weapons, 3-D printed art and jewelry are NOT ACCEPTED for this contest.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: $15,000

Award Details:

State winner: advances to national judging (may or may not receive a local/state prize depending on the VFW Auxiliary).

National finalists: compete for $37,000 in scholarships, with $15,000 for first place.

There are multiple awards and award amounts. Scholarships are paid directly to the college, vocational, technical or trade school of the winners choice. To see last years awards, visit https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/3-dimensional-patriotic-art-contest-winners/

Website/URL: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Contact your local VFW or the national VFW
Contact Email: info@vfwauxiliary.org

Filters:

Eligibility: U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware, National
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools