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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, ““American
History: Our Hope for the Future”. The Voice of Democracy
scholarship competition is an audio-essay competition open to
students in grades 9-12.
All judging is based on the recorded audio –essay.
The national winner will receive a $30,000 scholarship. Prizes are
also awarded at Post, District and Department level.
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The Patriot’s Pen competition is open to students in grades 6-8.
This year, students are asked to reflect on the statement, “America’s Gift to My
Generation”. The national winner will receive a $5,000 award. Prizes are awarded
at all levels of competition.
Students should submit their entry (along with a completed entry form) to their
participating local VFW Post. For further information and entry forms please go
to www.vfw.org. For questions or
assistance please contact Illinois VFW Headquarters at
vfwil@vfwil.org.
[Michael DeRoss
Adjutant/Quartermaster,
Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars]
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