Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
VFW Bldg.
406 West 34th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
Ph: (816)968-1117
Fax: (816)968-1149
E-mail: kharmer@vfw.org
URL: http://www.vfw.org
Voice of Democracy Program
(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Prize)
Purpose: Student must be sponsored by a local VFW Post. Student submits a three to five minute audio essay on a contest theme (changes each year). Open to high school students (9th-12th grade). Award available for all levels of post-secondary study in an American institution. Open to permanent U.S. residents only. Competition starts at local level. No entries are to be submitted to the National Headquarters. Visit Web site (http://www.vfw.org) for more information. Qualif.: Applicant must be: age 19 or younger . High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 59. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $30,000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: $143,500 total. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest; audio cassette tape. Deadline: 11/1. Contact: Kris Harmer, Secretary, 816-968-1117, kharmer@vfw.org.
