Voice of Democracy: 

The Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition, with this year’s theme of “America: Where Do We Go From Here?” is open to all 9-12th grade students. Each state winner competes at the national level where a first place $30,000 scholarship prize is awarded. Annually, more than 50,000 students compete in the competition. Student entries, accompanied with a completed entry form, must be submitted to VFW Post 7539.

 

Click on the link and Download the application. 

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

 

Student entries must be submitted to:

VFW Post 7539 101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108-1537 
 

The deadline is midnight, Oct. 31.

 

Only students in the Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 area may apply.

You may drop off your application at the Bloomingdale Library. 

 

Patriot Penn: 

Open to eligible sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, this year’s theme is “How Can I Be a Good American?” 

Last years winner received a $5,000 award fron the VFW National organization. 

 

Click on the link for more information.

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Only students in the Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 area may apply.
 

Student entries must be submitted to:
VFW Post 7539 101 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108-1537 
The deadline is midnight, Oct. 31.