VFW Sooner Post & Auxiliary #4578 are excited to announce the kickoff of the VFW’s annual scholarships for middle and high school students who may compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.
High School:
Voice of Democracy - This audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in a patriotic- themed recorded essay. This years’ theme is “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” Each year, nearly 25,000 9th-12th grade students enter to win their share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to their American university, college or vocational/technical school. Other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000 and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Applications must be turned in to Guthrie’s Sooner Post #4578 by midnight, Oct. 31, 2024. Before submitting your essay, read the rules and eligibility requirements on www.vfw. org/community.
Grade School:
Patriot’s Pen - Students in grades 6-8 may enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. Each first-place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level and the national first place winner wins $5,000. The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300to 400-word essay based on a patriotic theme. This years’ theme is “My Voice in America’s Democracy?” Entries are due to Guthrie’s Sooner Post #4578 by midnight, Oct. 31, 2024. Before submitting your essay, read the rules and eligibility requirements on www.vfw.org/community.
Applications for both contests can be picked up at the Post or downloaded at the above website.
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