Local high school student could win a trip to Washington D.C. and a $25,000 scholarship
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Commander Gary Redman of VFW Post #2172, Gallatin, announced the start of this year’s Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary “Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition.” Students in our local area who are in the ninth, tenth, 11th or 12th grade (including home schooled students), have the opportunity to compete in the 55th annual audio essay competition and win valuable scholarships, trips and awards.
According to Commander Redman, the students achieve much more than just scholarships when they participate in “Voice of Democracy.” Additional opportunities for students include: increased self-confidence and poise, experience in polishing communication skills and self- expression.
Students that advance to become their state’s first place winner are given the chance to expand their knowledge of our nation’s capital city during a full four-day tour of Washington, D.C., plus the prospect of meeting and befriending students from every state.
During the many years that the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary have been involved with “Voice of Democracy,” more than seven million high school students have participated.
Interested students need only write and then record a three to five minute audio/essay while expressing their view of the patriotic theme “Reaching Out To America’s Future.” All state winners receive at least a $1,000 National Scholarship but could win the $25,000 first place award. A total of $139,500 in National Scholarships are awarded to student national finalists. The deadline date for student entry is Nov. 1, 2001.
Commander Redman said, “Young people who participate in the competition benefit by gaining a better understanding of their country, their freedoms and their obligation to America.”
For further information and/or a student entry form, please contact Darlene Patton, Voice of Democracy Chairman, at 663-3325.