- April 23, 2024
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The Palm Coast Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary recently announced its annual Patriot's Pen youth essay competition and the Voice of Democracy scholarship competition. Both programs are open to all Flagler County children in a traditional school or home school.
The Patriot's Pen Youth Essay is open to students in grades 6-8. The theme for the 2012-2013 program is, “What I Would Tell America’s Founding Fathers.” This essay must be 300-400 words. The top national winners receive at least a $1,000 savings bond and the first-place winner is awarded a $10,000 savings bond.
The Voice of Democracy audio essay competition is open to students in grades 9-12. The theme for this year’s program is, “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” The submission must be an original 3-5 minute recording. The top national scholarship award is $30,000.
Entries start at the local post level and should be submitted to Post 8696 along with a completed entry form. The deadline is Nov. 1.
Application forms are available through the schools. For more information, call 446-8696 or 437-4947.
