Scholarship Programs Offered to Milford Students

The following was originally posted as an announcement on Milford Patch.

The VFW Post 7788 & Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring several scholarship programs for Milford students in grades 6–12.

Each of the scholarship programs incorporates a patriotic theme. Prizes are progressive and awarded at local, district, state and national levels.

Entries may earn more than $30,000 to be used to further the student's education.

The two scholarships are:

Patriot’s Pen - This scholarship program is a youth essay open to 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade students. The theme for this year’s essay is “What Patriotism Means to Me."

The deadline for submission to the Post is Nov. 1, 2013. Submit to the VFW Post 7788; 422 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT 06460. To learn more and to download the entry form visit: http://vfw.org/Community/Patriot-s-Pen/

Voice of Democracy - This scholarship program is an oral essay open to 9th-, 10th-, 11th- and 12th-grade students. The theme for this year’s essay is “Why I’m Optimistic About Our Nation’s Future."

The deadline for submission to the Post is Nov. 1, 2013. Submit to the VFW Post 7788; 422 Naugatuck Ave., Milford, CT 06460. To learn more and to download the entry form visit:http://vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

For additional questions contact Nancy Paddock nancyapaddock@att.net (203.878.8527) or contact your school's Guidance Office for the entry form.