08/28/2026
THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN RELAYED TO THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS.
SCHOOLS ARE LISTED BELOW
ROLLING HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUFFALO MID EAST CAREER CENTER
EAST GUERNSEY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
NOBLE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LISTED BELOW*
I am reaching out on behalf of our Kipling VFW Auxiliary to share information about two student scholarship and essay opportunities we are offering this year; the VFW Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy programs.
The Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6-8 (essays), while the Voice of Democracy is a scholarship opportunity for students in grades 9-12 (essays and audio file / flash drive) to express their thoughts and perspectives on important topics related to our country, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing these opportunities with eligible students. The application information, requirements, and deadlines have been attached.
We kindly ask the completed essays and or audio files / flash drives be returned to Kipling VFW Auxiliary @ PO Box 119 61771 Primrose Lane Kipling, Ohio 43750 or via email [email protected] by
Monday OCTOBER 5th, 2026 to allow sufficient time to review and judge the entries. This will ensure that all entries can be properly reviewed and judged at local level before advancing to the next level of the competition.
Thank you for helping us provide these opportunities to local students and encourage the next generation to use their voice and share their perspectives.
Respectfully,
CARSON GIBBONS
President, VFW Auxiliary 7371