YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP - VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
2024-2025 Theme: "Is America Today Our Forefathers Vision?"
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regard to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.
The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships ranges from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Additionally, Post and Department winners also receive awards.
ENTRIES MUST BE TO THE POST BY OCTOBER 31, 2024
Voice of Democracy details
Established: 1947
Eligibility: High school students (grades 9–12)
Format: Audio essay on a patriotic theme
National Prize: $35,000 scholarship for the first-place winner; other scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000
2024-2025 Theme: “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
General Information
Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
For more details and to apply, scan the QR code and visit Scholar’s App.
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