2024-2025 Voice of Democracy (High School Essay Contest)
The VFW invites students grades 9-12 to express themselves about democratic ideas and principles. The District winners will attend a banquet for VFW student scholarships in January where the top five essays are recognized and monetary prizes are awarded. The first-place student will present the winning essay and will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to join the other state winners for special activities. As part of this contest program, the VFW holds the Voice of Democracy Teacher of the Year Contest, which gives recognition to a teacher who encourages students to participate in the contest.
2024-2025 VOD Perpetual Scholarship Form
Click Here
Score sheet for judging can be found
here.
NOTE: PA has due dates different than those publicized by National VFW!
*October 31, 2024* Student deadline Entry is midnight.
*November 18, 2024* Post judging completed.
* December 3, 2024* District judging completed.
*December 9, 2024* District Winner entry form, flash drive of essay, typed essay, head and shoulder photo of good quality, District summary report and District participation report must be sent to Department Chairman:
Vincent Gavin
Cell: 570-862-2955
*December 11, 2024* Department judging
*January 15, 2025* Department Winner and Reports submitted to VFW National
*January 25, 2025* Annual Voice of Democracy Banquet Eisenhower Hotel, Gettysburg, PA
