<p>Voice</a> of Democracy Audio-Essay Competition | VFW
NOW OPEN
Deadline: November 1, 2011</p>
<p>Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, more than 50,000 high school students compete for more than $2.3 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic theme. </p>
<p>This year’s theme is, Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?</p>
<p>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., March 3-7, 2012, to tour the city, meet our nation’s leaders, be honored by the VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary and receive their portion of $151,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000.</p>
<p>One winner for every 15 entries from each Post advances to District and one District winner advances to the state (Department) competition. </p>
<p>State winners are invited to Washington, D.C where their essays compete in the finals competition.</p>
<p>Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest </p>
<p>Content is worth 35 points: Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner. Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other.</p>
<p>Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>