3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest

Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 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

Deadline Date: March 31, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility

  • Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 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:

The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $5,500. 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: Member Organization (Personal/Relative), U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident, Undocumented, Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
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