V.O.D./PATRIOTS PEN

Voice of Democracy

 

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Post 1446 by midnight, Oct. 31.

Post 1446 Prizes:

$500.00/School - Participating schools.

Red Lion High School

The 2019-20 theme is: What Makes America Great

Voice of Democracy Winners

 
 

Patriot's Pen

Each year more than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $55,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. 

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to Post 1446 by midnight, Oct. 31

Post 1446 Prizes:

$250.00/School - 11 participating schools.

Red lion Junior High, North Hopewell-Winterstown, Larry J. Macaluso, Clearview, Mazie Gable, Pleasant View, Locust Grove, Dallastown Junior High, Harford Christian.

The 2019-20 theme is: What Makes America Great

Patriot's Pen Award Winners