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Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Program

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Contact: info@vfw.org
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About the competition

Voice of Democracy is a patriotic audio-essay competition for high school students that encourages them to explore democratic and patriotic themes. Each year, over $1 million in scholarships are awarded.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 40000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Original Submission, Presentation
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Students submit a 3-5 minute recorded audio essay on a given theme. Local, state, and national competitions follow, with the top national winner receiving a $35,000 scholarship.
Open to high school students in grades 9-12 in the U.S.
$35,000 for 1st place; certificates and national recognition for essays and speeches
Students submit a 3-5 minute recorded audio essay on a given theme. Local, state, and national competitions follow, with the top national winner receiving a $35,000 scholarship.
1. Register through the local VFW Post. 2. Submit a recorded audio essay based on the annual theme. 3. Top winners from each state advance to the national level for a chance to win scholarships.
Recording equipment, public speaking tools
Based on content, clarity, originality, and delivery of the essay in line with the given patriotic theme.

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