$13,000 Voice of Democracy Scholarship

The Voice of Democracy Scholarship has a minimum award of $1,000, which is the average for all College Scholarships and Grants. The Contest has a maximum award of $30,000, which is drastically more than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants.

Total Awards
Voice of Democracy Scholarship is given to 57 students yearly, which is significantly more than the average
for all College Scholarships and Grants. The total award amount given each year is $741,000, which is $736,000 better than the average for all College Scholarships and Grants.

Criteria Applicant must be a HS student who is able to write a three- to five-minute essay on an annual patriotic theme and record it on a good-quality audio cassette or CD. Selection is based upon delivery, originality, and content.
Enrollment Level Compare by Enrollment Level
HS freshman
HS junior
HS senior
HS sophomore
College Specific (Yes/No) No
Application Deadline November 1

Administering Agency Veterans of Foreign Wars
Address National DirectorVFW Building406 West 34th StreetKansas City, MO 64111United States
Phone (816) 968-1117
Fax (816) 968-1149
Website Website
(vfw.org)