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Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)

Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, What Makes America Great.

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$1,000 - $30,000
Deadline October 31, 2023
Number of Awards Granted1

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