VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27)

Scholarship · Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)

VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27). $1,000–$35,000. Deadline: October 31, 2026. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
Official link
https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships (vfw.org)
Amount
$1,000–$35,000. National first place $35,000 scholarship; other national scholarships range up to $21,000; each VFW Department (state) first-place winner receives at least $1,000 (official VFW youth scholarships page).
Status
Open Now. Deadline on file: October 31, 2026. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline
October 31, 2026 (midnight)
Who can apply
See the official page.
Last checked
October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-29

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Source: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

Ninth through 12th grade students. Submit an audio essay on the 2026-27 theme "What a Veteran Taught Me About America" with the completed 2026-2027 entry form to a participating local VFW Post; essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Source: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships (checked 2026-10-29).

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Who sponsors VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27)?

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Official page: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

What is the amount for VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27)?

$1,000–$35,000. National first place $35,000 scholarship; other national scholarships range up to $21,000; each VFW Department (state) first-place winner receives at least $1,000 (official VFW youth scholarships page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27)?

Ninth through 12th grade students. Submit an audio essay on the 2026-27 theme "What a Veteran Taught Me About America" with the completed 2026-2027 entry form to a participating local VFW Post; essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Source: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships (checked 2026-10-29).

What is the status of VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship (2026-27)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: October 31, 2026. Confirm on the official page.

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