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Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest
This scholarship might not currently be accepting applications. Most scholarship programs only accept applications a few months ahead of their annual deadline. We’ve estimated this deadline based on last year’s deadline in order to help you plan out your scholarship applications.
October 31, 2023Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest
Offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Are you a high schooler in the U.S. who is passionate about democracy and wants to put that feeling into (spoken) words? Further, are you planning on attending a postsecondary institution in the U.S.? If so, consider applying for the Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $30,000 to multiple applicants who submit a 3-5 minute audio-recorded essay following the year’s theme. The themes are typically related to democracy and/or patriotism, with this year’s being “Why is the veteran important?” The scholarship is offered by Veterans of Foreign Wars, an organization dedicated to “serving our veterans, the military, and our communities.”
If you believe in serving veterans and want to put both your verbal and written skills to the test, we encourage you to apply!
Open to the following grade levels:
Eligibility information
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
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Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
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Application information
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials.
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