Wednesday, September 3, 2025

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

 


2025-2026 Theme
How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?

Established in 1947, the Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express thmeselves in-regards-to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.  Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school.  A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000 to $15,000.  The first place winner from each VFW Department wins a miminum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Valley Forge.

2025-2026 Entry Form

What to Submit: a 3-5 minute audio and written essay

Deadline:  October 31 at midnight

Western Kentucky Regional College and Career Expo - Tuesday, September 23

Check this out!  Paducah Tilghman High School is hosting the Western Kentucky Regional College and Career Expo in a few weeks.  Many colleges will be there with booths set up so that you can speak with a representative and receive information.



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