Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regard to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, more than 51,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.9 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. Read the rules and eligibility requirements, and download the 2024-25 entry form application, as all student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.

Would you like to be a judge for this program? Email the Youth Activities Chairperson (CMD@vfw1841.org).

The 2024-25 theme is:  "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" 

Post Winners:

Post Winner: Silas Whitson

First Runner Up: Savannah Beckner

Previous Post Winners:

2023 - 2024 - "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?"

Post Winner: Silas Whitson

First Runner Up: Anah Thacker

Second Runner Up:  Drew Whitson