Voice of Democracy
The Voice of Democracy, endorsed by the National Association of Secondary
School Principals' contest criteria is an audio essay contest for high school
students in grades 9-12. The annual contest, which is designed to foster
patriotism, allows students the opportunity to voice their opinion in a three to
five minute essay based on an annual theme.
Created in 1947, the scholarship program annually provides more than $3 million
in scholarships. Each Department's first-place winner receives an
all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., plus the opportunity to compete for
national scholarships. The first-place national winner receives a $25,000
scholarship.
VFW Century Post 503 has awarded the post winner $1500 annually since 2001.
2005-2006 Theme
"How I Demonstrate My Freedom"
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2005