SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship – This program includes National scholarship for students. The Voice of Democracy is a speech writing competition, which has been around since 1947. It is opened to High School students, who write and record an essay on an announced topic. The Patriot’s Pen competition is opened to middle school students, who submit a written essay. The Patriotic Art competition is opened to high school students who express their patriotism through art. The Auxiliary also offers a scholarship to members for their continuing education
 
 
 

 
Assistance to VFW programs- There are some VFW programs where the Auxiliary does much to promote and assist the Post. These include: 

Voice of Democracy (VOD) - a speech writing competition, where 9th through 12th grade students write and record their speech. Winners at the National level receive thousands of dollars.

 • Patriot's Pen - where 6th through 8th grade students submit a 300 to 400 word essay. Again, National winners receive special recognition and thousands of dollars.


PROGRAM GOALS
Student Participation
Recipient Recognition
Community Awareness