The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to support Scouting programs across the nation. For more than a century, the VFW has recognized outstanding youth who demonstrate leadership, patriotism, community service, and achievement through Scouting. Below are the major VFW Scouting Awards and resources available to Posts, families, and local Scout units.
The VFW’s premier Scouting award recognizing exceptional youth who have earned the Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venturing Summit Award, Sea Scout Quartermaster, or Exploring Award of Excellence.
Learn About Scout of the Year →Posts may present official VFW Eagle Scout Certificates at Courts of Honor or community ceremonies to recognize youth who achieve Scouting’s highest rank.
Request Certificates →The VFW offers recognition certificates for Venturing Summit Award recipients, Sea Scout Quartermasters, and Exploring Award of Excellence honorees.
View Certificate Options →Posts can sponsor Scout units, support Eagle projects, host ceremonies, and participate in community service events such as flag retirements and Memorial Day grave flag placements.
Explore Youth Programs →Eligible youth include Eagle Scouts, Gold Award recipients, Summit Award recipients, Quartermasters, and Exploring Award of Excellence honorees who demonstrate leadership, service, and patriotism.
Review Eligibility →Scout of the Year applications begin at the local VFW Post, advance to District and Department judging, and culminate at the National level with scholarship awards.
Application Instructions →