Scholarship
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Up to $30,000 (top prize); $1,000+ lower levelsAward
Up to $30,000 (top prize); $1,000+ lower levels
Eligibility
National
Grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
Deadline
October 31
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
US high school student in grades 9–12 enrolled in public, private, or parochial school; compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme; 26,000+ students compete; $2M+ in awards annually.
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