VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

Voice of Democracy - High School Students

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Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. 

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 range 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.

Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the entry form. All student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, October 31.

 

The 2024-25 theme is: 

"Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?"

You may submit your entry to our post via;


The essays can be mailed to --VFW Essay, PO Box 1123, Tracy, Ca 95376
or you may bring it in person to the VFW Post 1537 meeting @ 6:30PM, every 3rd Thursday in Civic Center Building by the War Memorial.      
 950 East St, Tracy, CA 95376

If you have any questions please contact:
Don Burnett at don_burnett1943@yahoo.com