2024-2025 Theme
"Is America Today Our Forefather's Vision?”

Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2024
Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Grand Prize: $35,000 Award 

ENTRY APPLICATION: Voice of Democracy

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.  Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first place winner receives a $35,000 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-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, download the 2024-2025 entry form here and find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.  

Please email vfw.2702.cdr@gmail.com or vfw2702adjutant@gmail.com with any questions or to submit your entry.