<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=15FNQZ_0wEOzpxL00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=15FNQZ_0wEOzpxL00" width="850" height="478" ></figure>Background: The Voice of Democracy program, established in 1947, gives high school students a chance to share their thoughts on democracy and patriotism through an original audio-essay. Nearly 25,000 students from grades 9-12 compete each year for over $1 million in scholarships. The national first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship to use at an American university or vocational school, while other awards range from $1,000 to $21,000. Each state’s first-place winner earns at least $1,000. Enter by submitting your essay to your local VFW Post by October 31, 2024.Eligibility:🎓 High school or middle school student🇺🇸 U.S. residentRequirements:🎤 Record a 3-5 minute audio essay answering the prompt in the “APPLY HERE” link belowScholarship Amount: 💰 $35,000Deadline:📅 October 31, 2024</div></body>

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$35k Voice of Democracy Scholarship, Due: 10/31

Background: The Voice of Democracy program, established in 1947, gives high school students a chance to share their thoughts on democracy and patriotism through an original audio-essay. Nearly 25,000 students from grades 9-12 compete each year for over $1 million in scholarships. The national first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship to use at an American university or vocational school, while other awards range from $1,000 to $21,000. Each state’s first-place winner earns at least $1,000. Enter by submitting your essay to your local VFW Post by October 31, 2024.