The Joe Foss Institute Scholarship Program
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Investing in America, Inspiring Patriotism
"I'm proud to be an American. I'm humbled to have been able to serve this great country and fight for its matchless Constitution!" - Gen. Joe Foss
Anyone who knew Joe Foss, or who is familiar with his life, knows that Joe invested his life in the service of others and in the service of this country. His words above reflect the values by which he lived. Yet today, we live in an era in which many believe that these sorts of values are less common than they have been at any point in our nation's history.
 Scholarships for Students
We have developed a series of nationwide scholarship contests that ask the youth of America to take some time to ponder what the phrase "American values" means; to ponder what our freedoms cost; and to ponder what it means to be an American. In each contest, we invite high school students (grades 9-12) to submit essays based on a selected theme. The essays are judged and scored, and a scholarship is awarded to the student whose essay best meets the criteria established at the outset of the competition.
Our hope is that through our scholarships we will inspire students to gain a greater appreciation for our the freedoms we enjoy in America.
Current Scholarship Essay Contest
Our 2010 Veterans Day Scholarship Essay Contest has been launched. Here are the details.
2010 Independence Day Essay Scholarship Contest Results
Congratulations to Megan Elizabeth Gil, of Lakewood, California, who has won a $5000 scholarship in our Independence Day Scholarship Essay Contest! Read her patriotic essay here.
View other winning essays on patriotism.
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