Essays and Scholarships

Essay Contest - Independently Sponsored by Chagrin Falls VFW Post 12067

Since 2007, the Chagrin Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars (CFVFW) Post 12067 has held an essay contest.  The student winners of the contest have presented their perspective on citizenship at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This event occurs either at the Triangle or Chagrin Falls Fire Department.

Any high school senior attending any school or home school in the Chagrin Falls, Kenston or West Geauga school districts is eligible to submit an essay to compete for our cash awards. Essay participants may mail their work to the address below or send it through their guidance counselor.

The CFVFW essay Committee announces the essay topic by the end of the day on the third Friday in August.  Essays are due by the end of the day on the last Friday in October.

 

2024 1000 Word Essay Topic: Why should we celebrate Veteran's Day?

2024 Essay Contest Winners:

First Place                 Lauren Brownell, Chagrin Falls High School

Second Place           Maizie Spremulli, Chagrin Falls High School

Third Place               Emanuella Chelbezan, Kenston High School

Pictured as well are Chagrin Falls Mayor William Tomko and CFVFW Senior Vice Martin Schulz.

Essay Winners 2023

Scholarships Offered Through Our National VFW

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