This contest is open to US high school students (grades 9-12). Interested students should submit a two or three-dimensional patriotic-themed artwork to their local VFW Auxiliary by March 31st. An entry form and typed explanation (no more than 250 words) of how the submitted art shows patriotism must be included. Please refer to the provided website for more specific instructions on acceptable entries. National awards total $33,000, and first-place winners from each state will compete for these scholarship awards.