Downers Grove VFW Book Scholarship

This application is for Spring 2026.

PURPOSE: The goal of the Downers Grove VFW Book Scholarship is to support students with financial needs not covered by GI Bill programs.

Applicants must have the following criteria:
  • Student must be currently serving or previously served in the Armed Forces.
  • Applicant must be a current member of a Veterans Service Organization. I.E. VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Disable American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America or Vietnam Veterans of America.
  • Priority will be to VFW applicants; if these are not fulfilled, the remaining funds will be disbursed to other VSO applicants.
  • Applicant must submit a scanned copy of a document showing their current membership with the organization.

Award: $200

Award
$200
Deadline
11/01/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a current member of one of the following?
  2. Please upload a scanned copy of a document showing your current membership of the following: Veterans Service Organization. I.E. VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, Disable American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America or Vietnam Veterans of America.