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$35k Voice of Democracy Scholarship, Due: 10/31

October 19, 2024

Background: The Voice of Democracy program, established in 1947, gives high school students a chance to share their thoughts on democracy and patriotism through an original audio-essay. Nearly 25,000 students from grades 9-12 compete each year for over $1 million in scholarships. The national first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship to use at an American university or vocational school, while other awards range from $1,000 to $21,000. Each state’s first-place winner earns at least $1,000. Enter by submitting your essay to your local VFW Post by October 31, 2024.


Eligibility:
🎓 High school or middle school student
🇺🇸 U.S. resident

Requirements:
🎤 Record a 3-5 minute audio essay answering the prompt in the “APPLY HERE” link below

Scholarship Amount: 💰 $35,000

Deadline:
📅 October 31, 2024


 APPLY HERE | LEARN MORE HERE


 

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