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Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contests

Purpose:

To encourage patriotism with students creating audio essays expressing their opinion on a patriotic theme.

Eligibility:

Applicants must submit a three- to five-minute audio essay on tape or CD focused on a yearly theme. Students must be in the 9th to 12th grade in a public, private or parochial high school, home study program or overseas U.S. military school. Foreign exchange students are not eligible for the contest, and students who are age 20 or older also may not enter. Previous first place winners on the state level are ineligible.

Deadline:

November 1

Award Amount:

$1,000-$30,000.

Number of Awards:

Varies.

Renewable:

No.

How to apply:

Applications are available online but must be submitted to a local VFW post.

Sponsor:

Veterans of Foreign Wars
406 W. 34th Street
Kansas City, MO  64111
Phone: 816-968-1117
Fax: 816-968-1149
Email: kharmer@vfw.org

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