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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 $35,000 to multiple applicants who submit a 3-5 minute audio-recorded essay answering the year’s democracy or patriotism-related theme. 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!
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
High School Students
US Citizens, Permanent Residents
No GPA requirement
Political Science
To apply for this scholarship, students must submit an online application in addition to the below application materials.
3-5 minute audio-recorded essay
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