2024-25 Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947 our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program started.  The program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves. In regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, over 25,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win. Their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives. They are awarded through our program.
 
The National first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship. Paid to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships ranges from $ 1,000 to $16,000. The first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, please read all the rules and eligibility requirements. Then submit it to VFW Post 10380. Applications must be in by midnight, Oct. 31

The 2024-25 theme is:

Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”

https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20240318T184654Z