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 The VFW’s scholarship competitions are dedicated to promoting
patriotism among America’s youth. Students are asked to submit an
essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that
encourages them to consider how democratic ideals and principles
apply to their lives. Each year the VFW awards more than $3 million
in scholarships and awards to middle and high school students who
participate in the two competitions.
This year’s Voice of Democracy theme asks students, “My Vision for
America.” The Voice of Democracy scholarship competition is an
audio-essay competition open to students in grades 9-12. The
national winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship. Prizes are
awarded at the Post, District and State level as well.
 The Patriot’s Pen competition is open to students in grades 6-8.
This year, students are asked to reflect on the statement, “What
Freedom Means to Me.” The national winner will receive a $5,000
award.
Students should submit their entry (along with a completed entry
form) to their participating local VFW Post. For further information
please go to www.vfw.org or contact the Illinois VFW Adjutant at
vfwil@vfwil.org.
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-VFW Department of Illinois-
ABOUT THE VFW: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is a nonprofit veterans’
service organization comprised of combat veterans and eligible military service
members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. Founded in 1899 and chartered
by Congress in 1936, the VFW is the nation's largest organization of war
veterans and its oldest major veterans’ organization. With nearly 1.9 million
VFW and Auxiliary members located in almost 7,000 Posts worldwide, “NO ONE DOES
MORE FOR VETERANS.” The VFW and its Auxiliaries are dedicated to veterans’
service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs
worldwide. For more information or to join, visit our website at VFW - Veterans
of Foreign Wars USA.
[Mike DeRoss, Voice of Democracy
Director]
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