Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, more than 50,000 high school students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives.
Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level.
Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level.
2019 - 2020 Theme: What Makes America Great?
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Mackenzie Dunn 1st in Post, 1st in District
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2018 - 2019 Theme: Why My Vote Matters
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Kaylee Cope 1st in Post
Kyla Harper 2nd in Post
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2017 - 2018 Theme: American History: Our Hope for the Future
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Hannah Christman: 1st in Post, 3rd in District
Annie Wood: 2nd in Post |
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2016 - 2017 Theme: My Responsibility to America
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2015 - 2016 Theme: My Vision for America
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Allan Holden was awarded 1st in the Post and 1st in the District Voice of Democracy contest.
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2014 - 2015 Theme: Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future
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Tucker Wilson was awarded 5th place in the state for his 2014-2015 Voice of Democracy entry. |
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2013 - 2014 Theme: Why I'm Optimistic About Our Nation's Future
| Brittany Iles Voice of Democracy 2014.mp3 |
2011 - 2012 Theme: Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?
| Elizabeth Schatzlein Voice of Democracy 2012.mp3 |
