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Voice of Democracy

 

2007-2008 ThemeColor photograph of Bethany Bowen reading speech

"My Role in Honoring America's Veterans"
 

Target Entrants

Students in grades 9-12

 

Entry Deadline
November 1st each year

 

Past Winners

See the list of winners for the previous year

 

Event Background

 

The Voice of Democracy, endorsed by the National Association of Secondary School Principals' contest criteria, is an audio essay contest for high school students. The annual contest, which is designed to foster patriotism, allows students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three-to-five minute essay based on an annual theme.Voice of Democracy logo

 

Created in 1947, the scholarship program annually provides more than $3 million in scholarships. Each Department's first-place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus the opportunity to compete for national scholarships. The first-place national winner receives a $25,000 scholarship.

 

All national scholarships are paid directly to the American university, college or vocational/technical school as selected by the recipient. All scholarship funding is held at National Headquarters in escrow for 10 years from high school graduation. The funds, which are disbursed as needed, may be used for tuition, books, laboratory fees or other items relating specifically to the student's formal education. Clothing, room and board and pocket money are not considered authorized expenditures.

 

Entry Information
 

Students can enter by submitting the required entry form, along with their essay, to our post. Mail the entry form and essay to us using our contact information. Further directions are listed on the entry form itself.

  Mission
VFW is an organization of war veterans committed to ensuring rights, remembering sacrifices, promoting patriotism, performing community services and advocating for a strong national defense.

 

Motto
Service in the Community

 

Partner Organization

The Ladies Auxiliary assists the post in its many efforts.

Cameron Area
Our county has more veterans per capita than most. We aim to serve our own and our community.

 

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