At the monthly meeting of the Vietnam Veterans of America Bucktail Chapter 720 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the seven winners of the Vietnam Veterans Scholarship were awarded checks for $1500 each.

Each year, this Vietnam Veterans Chapter does several fundraisers to support this scholarship program and several other programs. Each scholarship applicant may choose to write an essay on one of four subjects related to the Vietnam War. The chairperson for the essay committee is Karen Aravich, and the current officers of Bucktail Chapter 720 are: President- Harry Peterson, Vice President- Louie Gregori, Treasurer- Rick Taylor, and Secretary- Wally Struble.

This year’s award winners are: Grace Bon, Emma Gavazzi, Quin Gavazzi, Molly Hanslovan, Ryan Reinsel, Alex Sago, and Meghan Tettis.