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scout of the year

Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country with the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.

YOU TOO CAN WIN $5,000!

THE SCOUT OF THE YEAR FROM POST 10818 WILL WIN $250!

WHO CAN ENTER: 

Scouts who are registered, active members of a Boy or Girl Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship who have received the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Scouts must be 15 years of age and have demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community. Scouts must be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified.

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HOW TO ENTER:

Scouts should download and submit a completed VFW Scouting Scholarship form, resume of high school activities, scouting record, community service record and letters of recommendation to a local VFW Post no later than March 1. Locate your local Post here. Note: A Scout can enter through ONE VFW Post only.

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Telephone: (715) 246-0226

Email: admin@vfwpost10818.org

SUBMISSION FORM

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Deadline — The completed essay and entry form must be in the hands of the VFW no later than midnight March 1, 2022.

WHAT DOCUMENTATION IS REQUIRED?

Photograph of the Scout — must be attached to this form. The Scout must appear in the correct, complete uniform for their current rank. Recommended size 3" x 5". 

 

School Participation Record — a single page, one-sided resume of the candidate’s school activities indicating academic achievements, offices held, honors received and significant participation in other activities.

 

Scouting Record — maximum of three pages, one side only, a listing of all Scouting participation beginning with Cub Scouts or Brownies - years of participation, unit numbers, and sponsors. Also include when Eagle, Gold, Summit or Quartermaster Award was received and Palms. Identify leadership positions held at all levels, participation in Scouting activities (jamborees, Order of the Arrow conferences, etc.) and the candidate’s Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit or Sea Scout Quartermaster Project. 

 

Community Service Record — a single page, one-sided resume listing participation in community and religious service organizations (excluding Scouting and school), noting leadership positions held and any recognition received. 

 

Letters of Recommendation — Submit three letters, no more than two pages in length from: 

  • A scout leader. 

  • A community member. 

  • A teacher/faculty member (if homeschooled, a parent letter is allowed). 

  • In addition, you may include one or two additional letters, no more than two pages in length from local community members who have special knowledge of the candidate's abilities/accomplishments. 

 

Completed Entry Form

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