Voice of Democracy

We need to spread the word, and we’re asking friends like you to help out. The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12 (Oct. 31 deadline), who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.

We want to reach as many patriotic students as possible to compete for the grand prize: $35,000 paid directly to the American college, university or vocational/technical school of their choice!

Download the rules and entry below, and be sure to check out VFW.org for more information.

This year’s topic is

“Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”

Entry deadline: October 31, 2024

Contact William C. Constant (757) 377 – 4827 / wconstantvfwpost8545@gmail.com

This year’s topic is

“My Voice in America’s Democracy?”

Entry deadline: October 31, 2024

Each year, nearly 68,800 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first place winner wins $5,000!

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.

Download the rules and entry below, and be sure to check out VFW.org for more information.

Why Should I Enter?

VFW wants to identify and recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students. The national awards include a $1,000 Smart/Maher award for each of the top K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 teachers for professional development expenses, a $1,000 award for each winning teacher’s school, commemorative plaques, and an all-expense-paid trip to the VFW National Convention.