VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.

Theme: "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?”
Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2024
Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Grand Prize: $35,000 Award
 
2024-2025 Voice of Democracy Form (Fillable)