October 2017


The HBCU Advocate 11 HBCU Homecoming Scholarship Watch VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest


WHO CAN ENTER


The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12 (on the Nov. 1 deadline), who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories.


HOW TO ENTER


Download the Voice of Democracy entry form and brochure to submit your essay to your local VFW Post.


Delaware State University's homecoming events will take place on Oct. 8-15. Kevin Perry and Michaela J. Rose will be crowned as the 2017-18 Mr. and Miss DSU during the Homecoming Week kickoff Coronation Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 8.


Students should record their reading of the draft to an audio CD or flash drive.


The recording can be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes (plus or minus five seconds).


Entries begin at the Post level. Once the student creates their


essay and completes burning the audio version to an audio CD/flash drive, they can submit their typed version, CD/flash drive and the Voice of Democracy entry form to their local participating VFW Post by the November 1 deadline.


JUDGING CRITERIA


Originality is worth 30 points: Treatment of the theme should show imagination and human interest.


Content is worth 35 points:


Clearly express your ideas in an organized manner.


Fully develop your theme and use transitions to move smoothly from one idea to the other.


Delivery is worth 35 points: Speak in a clear and credible manner.


Visit www.vfw.org for more information.


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