VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

The VFW Voice of Democracy Competition is an annual audio-essay contest for high school students to express their views on democratic and patriotic themes. It provides scholarship awards at local, state (department) and national levels. The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship, and additional national scholarships range from $1,000 to $21,000. The programme awards over $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives annually.

Scholarship awards at local, state and national levels; national first-place winner receives $35,000 paid to their U.S. postsecondary institution; other national scholarships from $1,000–$21,000.

Open to high school students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who plan to attend college following high school graduation.

Download and complete the Voice of Democracy entry form and submit the recorded audio-essay and entry form to a sponsoring local VFW Post by the deadline.