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Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236
Ludlow, Massachusetts

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, MassachusettsSgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, MassachusettsSgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, Massachusetts

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236
Ludlow, Massachusetts

Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, MassachusettsSgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, MassachusettsSgt. Joshua D. Desforges VFW Post 3236 Ludlow, Massachusetts
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Voice of Democracy- High School students

Voice of democracy

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 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 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.. 



2024-25 theme is: 

"Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?"


Patriot‘s pen-Middle School students

Patriot’s pen

Each year, nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 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. 



2024-25 theme is: 

"My Voice in America's Democracy?"

How to sumbit

Download the entry form below and send to:


VFW Post 3236

c/o Ludlow Veterans Center

487 Holyoke Street 

Ludlow, MA 01056

413-893-8800

post3236@vfwma.org


Can also be drop off in person.  

All entries must be submitted no later than close of business 

October 31st, 2024


More Info

Downloads

Voice of Democracy Entry Form Fillable (pdf)Download
Patriots Pen Entry Form Fillable (pdf)Download

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