Scholarships
Two competitions, one direct award
The post funds two essay competitions and a direct scholarship each year, paid from the relief fund and the proceeds of the annual banquet.
Freedom Essay Scholarship
Grades 9–12. Entrants write and record a short essay on a patriotic theme set each year. The post winner advances to the district competition.
Young Patriots Essay Contest
Grades 6–8. A written essay on the same year’s theme, judged at the post.
How to enter
Entry forms are available from any teacher at the three district schools, or from the post. The deadline is 31 October.
We need judges
Judging is about three hours of reading and no experience is required — the rubric does most of the work. Last year we had 41 entries and four judges, which was two too few. Speak to the Junior Vice Commander.