Scholarship
Illinois VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Department of Illinois
$1,000–$30,000 (state + national)Award
$1,000–$30,000 (state + national)
Eligibility
Illinois
Grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
Deadline
October 31
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Illinois high school student in grades 9–12; 3–5 minute audio essay on patriotic theme; state winner advances to national competition with $30,000 top prize; Illinois Department of VFW administers state-level competition.
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