Enter the Voice of Democracy Contest
High School Student Scholarship Program
Voice of Democracy
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Local high school age students compete at multiple levels for a chance to travel and win scholarships.
2026-27 Theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me about America"
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Annually, a new theme provides a topic to compose and present a short speech on.
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Winners from the Post level advance to District, and possibly State and National levels.
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Entries start around August, with submissions due by October 31. They can be delivered to the Post or submitted via an online portal specific to the student's local Post. Click the button below for details.
Enter the Patriots Pen Contest
Middle School Student Scholarship Program
Patriot's Pen
- Local middle school age students compete at multiple levels for a chance to travel and win scholarships.
2026-27 Theme: "What a Veteran Taught Me about America" - Annually, a new theme provides a topic to compose and present a short essay on.
- Winners from the Post level advance to District, and possibly State and National levels
- Entries start around August, with submissions due by October 31. They can be delivered to the Post or submitted via an online portal specific to the student's local Post. Click the button below for details.
- Entry form for local submission.
