Student Scholarship Opportunities
One of our members, Past Commander George Cressman, in an effort to give back to the next generation, has established a perpetual “Cressman Family Scholarship” at the Valley Forge Military College. George graduated from Valley Forge Military College with a commission from their ECP (early commissioning program) in 1986. He says “It was a great experience, I got to go to Airborne school, etc. and I graduated #2 in my class. Many fonds memories and friendships.” George retired from the Army as a full Colonel.
The individuals in the photo from Left to Right are:
COL Stuart Helgeson, USMC (Ret),
VF's President, Cadet William Clayton - scholarship recipient,
Col. George Cressman
Provost Robert Smith.
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Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
This national VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students in the 6th ,7th & 8th grades an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. The national winners will receive at least $5,000. All other top winners will receive at least $500.
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Voice of Democracy Youth Scholarship
Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students ( grades 9-12) with the unique opportunity to express themselves through a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. The winner receives $30, 000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
2023 Winners
Patriot’s Pen
Simon Butler Elementary School Saloni Verma
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Albert J. Tenuto
Mater Dei Catholic School Nicholas S. Crown
Our Lady of Mercy Katherine S. Bruner
St. Jude Catholic School Megan E. O'Neil
Unami Middle School Ethan K. Miller
Voice of Democracy
State Champion
Our Lady of Mercy Katherine S. Bruner