Scout of the Year Program
Funding Amount
Scholarships and other recognitions (specific amounts not detailed)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Other requirements
- Eagle Scouts
- Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
- Venture Summit Award recipients
- Sea Scout Quartermasters
Overview
Program Overview: The Texas VFW's Scout of the Year program honors Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Summit Award recipients, and Sea Scout Quartermasters for their outstanding citizenship, patriotism, and community service.
Purpose: This initiative recognizes young scouts who demonstrate exceptional leadership and moral integrity.
Geographic Scope: Texas Department of VFW
Eligibility:
- Eagle Scouts
- Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
- Venture Summit Award recipients
- Sea Scout Quartermasters
- Must demonstrate outstanding citizenship, patriotism, and community service
- Must show exceptional leadership and moral integrity
Award Information:
- Scholarships available
- Other recognitions to celebrate their dedication to scouting and community involvement
- Specific award amounts not detailed
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Nominate a scout through the designation portal (link provided as "Nominate a Scout Today")
- Provide information about the scout's achievements and qualifications
- Submit nomination through the designated platform
Note: Specific application materials and detailed nomination requirements not fully detailed in provided content. Applicants should visit the nomination portal for complete instructions.
What Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 22
- Total given
- $137K
- Median grant
- $1,422
- Range
- $255–$100K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Pipe Creek, TX; Caldwell, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Dept of TX VFW Foundation · Austin, TX
Support for veterans and families
$100K
District 20 · Pipe Creek, TX
Veterans District Post activities
$5,150
District 17 · Caldwell, TX
Veterans District Post activities
$3,348
District 1 · Pottsboro, TX
Veterans District Post activities
$2,833
District 5 · Martindale, TX
Veterans District Post activities
$2,578
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Scouting
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