Patriot's Pen,
a youth essay
writing contest, is a nationwide competition that gives students in
grades 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to write essays expressing their views
on democracy. Last year, more than 75,000 students participated in
the annual contest.
Contestants write a 300-400 word essay based on an annual patriotic
theme. The first place winner receives a $10,000 savings bond and
an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. The top 19 national winners
each receive a savings bond anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000. There
are additional cash prizes at the Post, District and State contests.
The
2004-2005 theme is
“What Service to Our Country Means to Me”
The deadline is December 1, 2004.
To Enter the contest
contact Our Post
Download Entry forms and Rules (PDF Format) 
For more information and rules contact: VFW National Headquarters