PLEASANT HILL – The Pleasant Hill Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6557 invites you to participate in the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest and Voice of Democracy Contest.
The contest provides students with the opportunity to express themselves in regard to a democratic and patriotic-themed essay. Both contests are open to students enrolled in public, private or parochial high school or home study programs in the United States, its territories and possessions; or in an overseas U.S. military/civilian dependent school.
The VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions are dedicated to promoting patriotism among our nation’s youth. Students are asked to submit an essay in response to a question or statement on a subject that prompts them to consider how democratic ideals and principles apply to their lives.
Competition begins at the local Post level, Post winners advance to the District and then to the State. Prizes are awarded to the winners at each level. State winners compete nationally for U.S. Savings Bonds and more than $2.5 million in scholarships and incentives.
The Voice of Democracy Contest is for students in grades 9-12. This year’s theme
“Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Students are required to write and record an original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 seconds max) essay on a CD or USB drive. Entries are judged on originality, content & delivery. Rules and entry form at https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20240809T150321Z
The Patriot’s Pen contest is open to 6th- 7th- and 8th-grade students. This year’s theme is “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” This contest is a written essay of 300-400 words, in which students are judged on knowledge of the theme, theme development and clarity of ideas. Rules and entry form at https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Patriots-Pen-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20240318T134132Z&la=en
The essay and completed entry form must be submitted by Oct 31st to your local VFW or Pleasant Hill VFW Post #6557 by mail to PO Box 133 Pleasant Hill, OH 45359 or in person.
Contact the scholarship committee chairman Kris Byrd at 937-216-1223 or [email protected] with questions regarding these contests.
Cash prizes for both contests to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries will be awarded from VFW 6557.
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