Scholarship
Voice of Democracy
Veterans of Foreign War
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Award amount
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Due date
October 31, 2026
Website
https://www.vfw.org/VOD/Tags
Eligibility & rules
The 2026-27 theme is: “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” 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 intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.