Veteran connection, community service, and opportunities to make a difference close to home.
Explore official national and Georgia VFW programs for students, educators, veterans, and families. Program availability does not establish Post 12239 participation. Each page explains the current cycle, rules, deadlines, and where to ask about submitting.
2026–2027 · applications close September 15
A national learning opportunity for student veterans to develop policy research and advocacy skills.
Application deadline passed for this cycle.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next steps2026–2027
A written essay competition inviting middle school students to reflect on patriotism and what veterans have taught them.
Application deadline passed for this cycle.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next steps2026–2027
A scholarship competition in which high school students write and record their own patriotic audio essay.
Application deadline passed for this cycle.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next steps2026–2027
The Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recognizes teaching that builds civic responsibility and patriotism.
Application deadline passed for this cycle.
Verified 2026-09-09
2026–2027
Recognition for Scouts who demonstrate exceptional citizenship through school, Scouting, and community service.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next stepsSpring 2027
Tuition and fee assistance for eligible veterans and service members pursuing postsecondary education.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next stepsOngoing program · no annual contest cycle
National grants to help eligible active-duty households with daily necessities during qualifying military-related hardship.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next stepsOngoing Georgia program
The James “Randy” Coggins We Care Program supplements Post relief efforts for veterans and families facing an emergency.
Verified 2026-09-09
Eligibility, rules & next steps
