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Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31.

During a testimony before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees on March 7, 2012, VFW National Commander Richard DeNoyer discusses the implementation of the GI Bill.

A look back at all that VFW has done for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coastguardsmen and veterans this year.

Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to support HISTORY on a campaign to pay tribute to the servicemen and women of America. On November 15, HISTORY will debut a groundbreaking miniseries, WWII in HD, the first WWII documentary in full, immersive HD color. Culled from 3,000 hours of lost color footage, WWII in HD features the epic accounts of twelve real soldiers who experienced this defining conflict. The premiere of WWII in HD will shine a light on Take a Veteran to School, the HISTORY pro-social initiative to honor veterans of all wars by connecting them with schools and communities across the country.

Vietnam Wounded Vet, VFW

Governor Mitt Romney addressed delegates to the VFW National Convention in Reno, Nevada on July 24, 2012.

55 second History of the VFW