Post 4600 dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you!
2026 - 2027 Theme
“What a Veteran Taught Me About America”
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of
Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year,
nearly 26,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million
in scholarships and incentives. Prizes and scholarships can be
awarded at the Post, District, state and national level. National
winners will be notified of their scholarship & placement. Students
compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual
patriotic theme.
All entries begin at the VFW Post level.
Deadline is October 31, 2026