Auxiliary Youth Art Contest & Scholarships
Entries Due March 31, 2026
Questions?
email: vfwaux5456@gmail.com
Call/Text 762-251-9260
To download an application, visit
https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
https://vfwauxiliary.org/what-we-do/youth-activities/
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $15,000 in national
scholarships. This scholarship contest recognizes young artists and encourages
patriotism in youth. Entries will be judged on the originality of concept, presentation and
patriotism expressed, content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas, design
technique and total impact of work.
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Scholarship Contest
Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $5,500 in national
scholarships. The VFW Auxiliary started the 3-Dimensional American Creative Patriotic
Art Contest to recognize up-and-coming artists and encourage patriotism in youth.
Students must submit an original -dimensional piece of artwork. Digital art, jewelry and
weapons are not accepted.
Illustrating America Art Contest
Local students in grades K-8 can share how they view our world through their drawings
and paintings while competing for national awards. The contest rewards the artistic
abilities of elementary and middle/junior high school students. Students must submit an
original two-dimensional piece of artwork.
