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Frisco VFW Post 8273

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO SCHOLARSHIPS@FRISCOVFW.ORG

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2021-22 Scholarships Deadline: October 31, 2021

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)

2019-2020 1st Place - Voice of Democracy Winner - Ashley Pelham - $1000 Scholarship

Theme: America: Where do we go from here?


Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school 9-12 grade students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.



Click below for the complete 2021-2022 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Frisco VFW Post by midnight, Oct 31, 2021.

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Patriot's Pen Scholarship (Grades 6-8)

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)

Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)

2019-2020 1st Place - Patriot's Pen Winner - Hayden Smith - $500 Scholarship

Theme: How Can I Be A Good American?


The Patriot's Pen essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. 


Click below for the complete 2021-2022 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Frisco VFW Post by midnight, Oct 31, 2021.

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Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners!

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

Lucy Ladis (12th grade)

Centennial High School

1st Place - Voice of Democracy - $1,000 Scholarship

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

Ashley Pelham (11th grade)

Prestonwood Christian Academy

2nd Place - Voice of Democracy - $500 Scholarship

Frisco Education Foundation - $2,000 Patriot's Scholarship

2nd Place - Voice of Democracy - $500 Scholarship

Marin McGrath (12th grade)

Reedy High School

3rd Place - Voice of Democracy - $250 Scholarship

3rd Place - Voice of Democracy - $250 Scholarship

2nd Place - Voice of Democracy - $500 Scholarship

Anne Lammes (12th grade)

Lebanon Trail High School

1st Place - Patriot's Pen - $500 Scholarship

3rd Place - Voice of Democracy - $250 Scholarship

2nd Place - Patriot's Pen - $250 Scholarship

Hayden Smith (7th grade)

Scoggins Middle School

2nd Place - Patriot's Pen - $250 Scholarship

3rd Place - Voice of Democracy - $250 Scholarship

2nd Place - Patriot's Pen - $250 Scholarship

Sarah Ussery (6th grade)

Staley Middle School

3rd Place - Patriot's Pen - $125 Scholarship

3rd Place - Patriot's Pen - $125 Scholarship

3rd Place - Patriot's Pen - $125 Scholarship

Madison Mintz (7th grade)

Scoggins Middle School

HIGHLIGHTS

Frisco ISD

Carlos Liscano Elementary

Carlos Liscano Elementary

Frisco VFW recognized by Frisco Independent School District for its contributions through its Voice of Democracy audio-essay program and its Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest that has contributed thousands of dollars to furthering the education of Frisco students for over 50 years! 

Carlos Liscano Elementary

Carlos Liscano Elementary

Carlos Liscano Elementary

In 2018, Frisco Independent School District dedicated one of its new schools, Liscano Elementary in honor of Frisco VFW Life Member, Past Post Commander of Frisco VFW & Vietnam Veteran, Carlos Liscano.  

Scholarships Available

2021-22 Scholarships are now OPEN

For decades, we've understood that the youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. That's why we remain dedicated to establishing programs designed for young people and educators - offering thousands of dollars in college scholarships for students and professional development stipends for teachers. 

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