Voice of Democracy

Schedule

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62704 | Springfield, IL

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VFW Post 755 will be holding a Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition for high school students and a Patriot’s Pen Scholarship for Junior High students Entry is also available to homeschoolers. The deadline to our post level is Oct 31, 2025. Winning entries will be forwarded to our district, state and national level competitions in which a portrait will be needed at the next level.
Voice of Democracy Entry Form can be downloaded here: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
The Voice of Democracy theme for 2025-26 asks high school students to reflect on “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” The audio-essay competition is open to all students in grades 9-12, with the national top prize being a $35,000 scholarship award. Entry form, written transcript and audio entries (jump drives can be returned) may be dropped off at the post by the deadline above. More information online at https://www.vfw.org/VOD
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2211 Old Jacksonville Rd, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62704

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VFW Lafore Lock Post 755

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