- Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
- VFW Essay Contest Grades 6-12
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Patriot's Pen - Grades 6-8
The 2022-23 theme is: My Pledge to Our Veterans?
Each year, nearly 68,800 students in grades 6-8 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 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Before submitting your essay, read the Patriots Pen Rules and Eligibility
See your Social Studies teacher if you are interested in participating.
Due date: October 31, 2022
Click to download the Patriots Pen Essay Form 2022-23
Voice of Democracy - Grades 9-12
The 2022-23 theme is: "Why Is The Veteran Important?"
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 25,000 9-12 grade students from across the country 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 the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of 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. Before submitting your essay, read Voice of Democracy Rules and Regulations
See Your Social Studies Teacher If You Are Interested in Participating.
Due Date: October 31, 2022
Click to Download the Voice of Democracy Essay Form 2022-23