VOICE OF DEMOCRACY
2009-2010 Theme
"Does America Still Have Heroes?"
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2009
WHAT IS THE VOICE OF DE MOCRAC Y PROGRAM?
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of
Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year,
more than 100,000 high school students compete for more than
$2.5 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by
writing and recording a broadcast script on an annual patriotic
theme. This year’s theme is Does America Still Have Heroes?
THE RULES
Who can enter? The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12, who
are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home
study program in the United States, its territories and possessions;
or in an overseas U.S. military/civilian dependent school. Foreign
exchange students, students age 20 or over and previous Voice of
Democracy first place state winners are ineligible.
What do I need to enter?
Record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 seconds maximum) essay
on a standard cassette tape or CD (record in .wav format) on this
year’s theme. Label your cassette or CD and neatly typed essay with
your name and complete the attached entry form. Provide these
three items to your school/group competition or your local VFW
Post for judging. All recordings must be in your own voice (hearing
or speech impaired students should contact the Voice of Democracy
National Office at (816) 968-1117 for special instructions), without
music, special effects or background sounds. Songs and poetry
are not acceptable. You may not provide anything within the essay
or recording that will identify you in any way. You may enter
only one Voice of Democracy competition per year.
CONTACT: Don Leonard 701-773-0044 or Mary Crawford 701-772-2896
