Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Applications are currently closed.

This grant is recurring — the next cycle is estimated to open around October 2026. Check the official source to confirm when applications reopen.

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About this grant

The VFW Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students in grades 9–12 with the opportunity to express their opinions on democracy and patriotism. Top competitors receive more than $2 million in scholarships each year. The first-place national winner receives a $30,000 scholarship, and state winners receive various awards before competing at the national level.

Application cycle

Veterans of Foreign Wars lists an estimated processing time of 90 days.