The Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a membership organization that works on behalf of American veterans. Members must 
be a US citizen or national with an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces or currently serving in the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy. Membership also requires military service overseas during an operation or conflict and decoration with an expeditionary medal, a campaign medal, or ribbon.
The VFW serves its members by lobbying Congress for better veterans’ health care and benefits. The VFW also maintains a nationwide organization of employees and volunteers to assist veterans with their VA disability claims.
The VFW also donates millions of dollars and millions of hours for community service. The national organization’s model permeates the local chapters including that of the VFW Post #6904. Members of the local post established two scholarships in 1999.
Applicants must be graduating seniors of Mt. Vernon High School or Pendleton High School. See the current HCCF Scholarship Guidebook on this website for a complete list of requirements.
