Veterans Day
Scholarship Essay Guidelines

Topic: 
My Story:  A Call to Adventure

 

We invite veterans, active-duty service members, and military-connected individuals to share their personal stories in honor of Veterans Day.

Veterans: This is an opportunity to reflect on your journey, your service, and the values that continue to shape who you are today.

Dependents/Spouse: This is an opportunity to interview a family member (e.g., spouse, parent, sibling, etc.) on their journey, service, and experiences serving in the military.

 

Writing Prompt:

Reflect on past experience serving in the United States Armed Forces.

You may choose to include:

• SERVICE: Motivation to serve our country and join the military.

 

• SACRIFICE: Share a pivotal moment that challenged your moral compass, resilience, or sense of duty.

 

• RESILIENCE: How your service has influenced your life, your perspective on leadership, or your understanding of patriotism.

 

Tip: Write from the heart. Your story can be serious, humorous, reflective, or inspirational—whatever best represents your unique journey and voice. DO NOT USE AI (will be scanned for AI usage).   

 

Submission Details

Submissions accepted through: OCT 30, 2026

Word limit: 1500-2000

Submit to: lpcveteransfirst@laspositascollege.edu

 

Selected reflections may be featured at the Veterans Day Ceremony or shared in campus publications.