Through the VFW’s
Scout of the Year program, members of the Boy Scouts who
display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country have the
opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of $5,000 for first
place, $3,000 for second place or $1,000 for third place.
Eligible are Scouts who are registered, active members of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew or a Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award.
Scouts must be at least 15 years of age and have demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community and must be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified.
To enter the contest, Scouts should submit the completed VFW Scouting Scholarship form that can be found online at www.vfw.org, a resume of high school activities, scouting record, community service record and letters of recommendation no later than March 1.
Send the completed information to Dan Marsh, Commander Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport NY 14094. For more information, email Marsh at DTMARSH 1221@yahoo.com or call 716.602.5639.
