Students in grades 9-12 who are US citizens or US nationals are invited to enter the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest for a chance to win national awards totaling $31,500.

The Dartmouth VFW #9059 Auxiliary is sponsoring this year’s contest for Dartmouth residents. All those wishing to enter may obtain the form at the VFW at 144 Cross Road, Dartmouth from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

First place winners in each state compete for national awards totaling $31,500.

The deadline to enter the contest is March 31.