Celebrating 53 Years of Service to Frisco and surrounding communities!
2021-22 Scholarships Available Soon
Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)
Theme: Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?
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 2020-2021 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Frisco VFW Post by midnight, Nov 15, 2020.
Patriot's Pen Scholarship (Grades 6-8)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship (Grades 9-12)
Theme: What is Patriotism to Me?
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 2020-2021 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Frisco VFW Post by midnight, Nov 15, 2020.
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Scholarship Winners!
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 Patriot's Scholarship
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 Patriot's Scholarship
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 Patriot's Scholarship
Lucy Ladis (12th grade)
Centennial High School
1st Place - Voice of Democracy - $1,000 Scholarship
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 Patriot's Scholarship
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 Patriot's Scholarship
Ashley Pelham (11th grade)
Prestonwood Christian Academy
2nd Place - Voice of Democracy - $500 Scholarship
Frisco Education Foundation - $1,000 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
Scholarships Available
2020-21 Scholarships are now closed
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.
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.