The Veterans' Tribute Scholarship is new this year and is available to children, ages 16 to 18, of all U.S. military veterans, active duty, Reserves and National Guard. First place is $10,000; second place is $5,000 and third place receives $3,000. Awards are given to entrants based on a point system based on their personal academic achievement, family VFW involvement and their parent's military service. The VFW Veterans' Tribute Scholarship is a national program. As such, all entries must be submitted to the VFW Programs Office at VFW National Headquarters to be considered. Entrants wishing to be considered must complete the entry form and review the scoring sheet. Complete the form, attach documents verifying the facts related on the entry form and send the entire packet to: Veterans' Tribute Scholarship VFW National Headquarters 406 West 34th Street, Suite 902 Kansas City, MO 64111 The deadline for entries occurs annually on December 31. Winners will be informed by certified mail during the first quarter of the following year. Entries are judged solely on the basis of the points given for information provided on the entry form and verified by the documentation included. This documentation is the sole responsibility of the entrant. VFW judges may verify the validity of the documentation provided but will not seek additional documentation. The winner's scholarships apply only to tuition and fees and will be paid directly to the academic institution selected by the winner upon receipt of documented enrollment. Questions can be sent to SWilson@vfw.org.

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