Voice of Democracy
February 10, 2008
- Contact
- Kris Harmer
- Address
- 406 W 34 St
- Kansas City, MO 64111
- Phone
- 816-968-1117
- Fax
- 816-968-1149
- Email Address
- Application Deadline
- Varies
- Number Of Awards
- See Description
- Maximum Amount
- $30,000
- Website Address
- Scholarship Description
- The VFW’s “Voice of Democracy” Scholarship Contest is an annual nationwide audio essay competition designed to give high school students, ages 15 – 18, the opportunity to voice their opinion on their responsibility to our country.
Each student must record their essay on an audio cassette tape or CD (3-5 minutes in length), on an annual patriotic theme. Each Department (state) first place winner receives an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals held in Washington, D.C. Four fun-filled days of tours, visits to monuments and meeting with heads of state and often the President of the United States. The National Finals judging takes place in Washington, D.C. (just prior to the student’s arrival) when the judges listen to the fifty-four tapes representing the state winners (from each of our fifty states, the District of Columbia, Pacific Areas, Latin America/Caribbean and Europe.) Once all of the finalists’ audio essays have been reviewed, the judges make their final decisions and we announce all of the National college scholarship winners during the trip to Washington, D.C. at a special “Parade of Winners” ceremony on March 6. Under VFW and its Ladies Auxiliary sponsorship, the annual national scholarships have increased to 54 fully funded scholarships totaling $146,000.
The first place winner now receives a $30,000 scholarship and all national finalists receive at least a $1,000 scholarship. The total monetary value of scholarships, bonds, and awards provided by VFW Posts, Auxiliaries, Districts, County Councils, Departments and National amounts to over $2.5 million, and more than 80,000 students participate nationwide.
Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Fund
Description:
This scholarship was created by Jennifer Phleger to memorialize her mother who passed away after battling cancer. The Janet Phleger Cancer Foundation Scholarship hopes to benefit other children whose parents and/or guardians have been affected with cancer, as a cancer survivor, those who may have succumbed to cancer, or those who are currently fighting.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be a resident of Lucas or Madison counties in
- Candidate must have a parent or legal guardian who has/had a battle with cancer
- Candidate must plan to attend an
Deadline:
May 15
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000 or 866/263-6001 or dhigginb@columbusfoundation.org
Robert L and Pauline H Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Robert L and Pauline H Minton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Description:
This fund was established by the children of Pauline H. Minton as a way to honor and memorialize their mother and step-father, Robert L. Minton. Robert and Pauline were both single parents working at Battelle when they met, fell in love, and later married. Both worked at Battelle for over 30 years and were married for almost 25 years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Children (or legal dependents) of full-time Battelle Memorial Institute staff who are single-parents.
- Part-time or Full-time study
Deadline:
Award Amount:
$1,000
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
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614/251-4000 or 866/263-6001
Eleanor G. Collins Memorial Scolarship Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Eleanor G. Collins Memorial Scolarship Fund
Description:
Mr. Howard E. Collins established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Eleanor Griffin Collins. Mrs. Collins was active for many years at
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a member of
- Applicant must plan to pursue post-secondary education with a focus on Liberal Arts, Business, or Science
Deadline:
Contact the church for deadline information
Award Amount:
$1,000
Contact person for more information:
Pickaway County Farm Bureau Foundation Fund of the Pickaway County Community Foundation
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Pickaway County Farm Bureau Foundation Fund of the Pickaway County Community Foundation
Description:
To provide scholarship assistance to graduates of
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must attend, or have attended, a
- Candidate must be a member, or family member, of the Pickaway County Farm Bureau
- Candidate must have a 2.25 or better Grade Point Average
- Candidate must plan to major in an Agricultural field
Deadline:
Award Amount:
$500
Contact person for more information:
The Pickaway County Farm Bureau
24633 US RT 23
Circleville
Dorothy D. Scrivener Memorial-Central Ohio Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Dorothy D. Scrivener Memorial-Central
Description:
This scholarship was established through the bequest of Dorothy D. Scrivener, long time active member and enthusiastic supporter of Pi Lamba Theta.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a current member of Pi Lambda Theta
- Must be attending, or will atend, an accredited college or university as a full-time or part-time student
- Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Deadline:
Award Amount:
$1,000
William and Eleanor Cleveland Scholarship Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
William and Eleanor Cleveland Scholarship Fund
Description:
To provide scholarship assistance to dependent children of active duty or retired Columbus Division of Fire firefighters. Preference will be given to dependent children of firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must attend, or plan to attend, on a full-time basis.
- Candidates must be a dependent child of an active duty or retired Columbus Division of Fire Firefighter. Preference will be given to dependent children of firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Deadline:
April 1
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000
Jeff Beal Memorial Friendship Scholarship Fund
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Jeff Beal Memorial Friendship Scholarship Fund
Description:
This scholarship is inspired by a man that was a true friend to a great many people. Therefore, it is fitting to talk a little bit about what kind of man he was and what kind of person the award is intended for. He had a special way of caring for others, listening, and giving advice when it was needed, often with a sense of humor. He made you laugh and realize he was right all at the same time. He celebrated with you in good times, and cried with you in the bad. He was always there if you needed a hand with whatever mundane or major task life handed you. If he had it to give and you needed it, it was yours. One of his greatest qualities was that he wished for his friends’ dreams to come true as much if not more than he wished for his own. His friends consider him a champion in the friendship arena! If you have a friend you hope can fulfill their dreams, that has some or all of these qualities, and has a clear need and a clear desire to continue their education, we ask that you submit an application for reward on their behalf.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be nominated by a friend
- Applicant must enroll at any public or nonprofit independent college or university in the State of
- Graduating seniors of
Deadline:
April 1
Award Amount:
Varies
Contact person for more information:
Application packages are available through the guidance office of
Columbus Board of Realtors Fund
January 2, 2008
Water Management Association of Ohio
January 2, 2008
Scholarship Name:
Water Management Association of
Description:
To provide scholarships to relatives of members of the Water Management Association of Ohio to pursue careers related to Water Resources.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must attend on a full-time basis
- Applicant must attend, or plan to attend, a public or nonprofit independent college or university in
- Applicant must be a relative of a Water Management Association of Ohio member
- Applicant must be a resident of
- Applicant must have a grade point average of 2.75 or greater
Deadline:
June 30
Award Amount:
$500
Contact person for more information:
Scholarship Administrator
The
614/251-4000
