Every year thousands of Texas students participate in the VFW Youth Scholarship Programs at the Post, District and National Level competing for more than $1.9 million in scholarship money. Show The Patriot’s Pen Contest is a writing essay contest for students in the 6-8th grades or equivalent if home schooled. For entry form, click here. The Voice of Democracy Contest is an oral essay contest for students in the 9-12th grades or equivalent if home schooled. For entry form, click here. Patriot’s Pen 6-8th Grade Essay Contest Patriot’s Pen gives 6th, 7th and 8th grade students the opportunity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme and improve their writing skills, while they compete for worthwhile awards and prizes. First place winner (National Level) will receive a $5,000 Savings Bond. The local Prize is $100. 2022-2023 Theme - “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” Contest Rules -
Check this link - https://www.texasvfw.org/_files/ugd/2fb318_f96be20bfa834418803e4632866c3c69.pdf for more information. Voice of Democracy 9-12th Grade Essay Contest Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, more than 100,000 high school students compete for more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives.Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level. Department (State) winners receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. in March to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and to compete for national awards with the top scholarship being $30,000. The local prize is $100. 2022-2023 Theme - “Why Is The Veteran Important?” Contest Rules The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, previous Voice of Democracy first place state winners, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible. Essays are to be typed or be 3-5 minutes long if recorded. Only the writer will record original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. You will submit the typed essay to Extension Office for judging. You must be the sole author of your essay. The body of the essay must not identify you in any way, (including, but not limited to your name, school, city, state, race, or national origin) although the typed essay should be labeled with your name, to show ownership. Check this link -https://www.texasvfw.org/_files/ugd/2fb318_6cad433ba2c84ae7be2e934db68ecdd8.pdf for more information. All essays for either contest are to be turned into the Agrilife Extension Office located at 114 W. Main Street in Brady, TX on or before Oct. 31, 2022. How do you submit a Patriot Pen essay?HOW TO ENTER: VFW Post 9934 serves the area of Dana Point and San Clemente, California, and nearby communities. In this area, Contact VFW Post 9934 for additional assistance and a copy of the entry form. For areas outside Dana Point and San Clemente, California, contact the local VFW Post.
Who won Patriot's Pen 2022?Syed Ali, an eighth grade student from Lafayette, Louisiana, was named the 2021-2022 Patriot's Pen first place winner. His essay on the theme, "How Can I Be a Good American?" won him a $5,000 award. Syed was sponsored by New Iberia, Louisiana, VFW Post 1982.
What is the Patriot's Pen Award?Patriot's Pen
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.
What is the Voice of Democracy contest?Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' (VFW's) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 80,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.
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