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My Vision for Nature Conservation as the next President of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is delighted to announce the launch of the NCF Youth Essay Competition. 

The competition is aimed at promoting nature conservation and the sustainable development of Nigeria. 

This year's theme is "My Vision for Nature Conservation as the next President of Federal Republic of Nigeria."

As Nigeria's leading environmental conservation organization, the NCF believes that young people play a vital role in shaping the future of our planet. 

This competition provides an opportunity for Nigerian youths to showcase their creativity, knowledge and ideas about nature conservation and sustainable development in Nigeria.

How to Enter NCF Youth Essay Competition: Share Your Vision for Nature Conservation and Stand a Chance to Win Up to N250,000 in Prizes!

• The competition is open to Nigerian youths aged between 18 and 35 years old. 

• Essays must not exceed 1,500 words and should be submitted via the registration link: https://bit.ly/NCFEssayCompetition . 

• The competition will run from April 13th, 2023 to May 4th, 2023.

• There are exciting prizes to be won, with a total worth of prizes valued at NGN 250,000 . 

•Participants are encouraged to follow NCF on social media via @ncfnigeria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and to use the hashtag #NCFYouthEssayCompetition when sharing their entries.

For more information about the competition, visit the NCF website www.ncfnigeria.org or call +234 909 147 6149.

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2024 IAC Youth Essay Contest Webinar

Calling all youth! As part of the 2024 IAC Youth Essay Contest, we’re happy to kick off the first of our webinars to take a closer look at the essay theme, eligibility requirements, IAC Annual Conference information, writing tips, and other helpful resources.

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Join us at 5:00 PM (PST) on Wednesday, September 11th. Register at bit.ly/IACYouthEssayContest11 .  

For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the IAC’s YouTube channel for later viewing.

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Youth Vision for a Sustainable Cambodia Through 2023 UNDP Essay Competition

7, September 2024 , 4:00 PM

PHNOM PENH – Phat Panhaboth envisions three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the key priority areas for Cambodia’s development in the next five years. His essay on “Sustainable Cambodia in 2028” won the 2023 UNDP Youth Essay Competition.

Panhaboth is a senior student majoring in International Economics at the Institute for International Studies and Public Policy. He is currently a junior market research analyst at EuroCham Cambodia.

The UNDP Cambodia organized the competition under the theme “Future in Words,” inviting Cambodian writers to submit Khmer-language articles of up to two pages envisioning the country’s future in five years, along with necessary actions and potential challenges.

“Three key SDGs, including SDG 4 on quality education, SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities, align closely with Cambodia’s national development strategies, which focus on  human resource development, economic diversification, and sustainable urban planning,” Panhaboth said.

UNDP in Cambodia said the essay competition encouraged youth to be innovative, propose creative and future-looking insights, and encourage their active participation in thinking and shaping the future of Cambodia and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs.

Addressing SDG 4, Panhaboth said that he raised two main challenges to achieving quality education for all.

“The first challenge stems from Cambodia’s history of wars, which has affected the education of parents across generations,” Panhaboth said.

“The second significant challenge is the current education system’s emphasis on rote learning instead of promoting critical thinking skills among students.

“To address these issues, introducing new subjects or replacing some existing ones with courses in economics, basic financial literacy, and digital literacy, which would provide students with essential skills for their personal and professional development,” he said.

Beyond education, Panhaboth said the country should also focus mainly on poverty reduction and sustainable development through providing decent employment opportunities, especially for youth and women.

“If I were to rewrite my essay, I would include the formalization of the informal economy to ensure decent work and economic growth,” Panhaboth said.

“Informal workers often lack access to basic labor protections, such as minimum wage laws, social security, health benefits, and safe working conditions.

“Formalization ensures fair wages, job security, and access to essential social services, enhancing overall well-being and productivity,” he said.

Regarding SDG 11, Panhaboth pointed out that sustainable urban development is vital for Cambodia due to increasing urbanization.

“To mitigate environmental impacts, effective waste management is crucial. One approach is to implement recycling programs and educate the public on recycling practices.

UNDP in Cambodia said UNDP organized a series of youth consultations in 2023 to gather insights for developing its new five-year country program (2024-2028) to support sustainable development in Cambodia.

Youth-Led Insights on Development in Cambodia

“The competition allowed young people to think critically and constructively about all development aspects, including social, economic, environmental and political issues. Interestingly, youth perspectives offered fresh and novel insights and innovative solutions,” UNDP in Cambodia said.

Reflecting on the competition, Panhaboth said the main challenge in writing this article was determining a specific starting point or topic.

“To address this, I relied on reading news from various sources to identify relevant topics. However, due to the prevalence of misinformation, it is crucial to validate news by reading multiple reputable sources to ensure accuracy,” he said.

Panhaboth said he hopes his achievement could inspire young people to actively engage in writing, particularly for competitions or contributions to newsrooms, which have now become more accessible platforms for sharing opinions.

“Personally, I do not consider myself as an expert writer. Based on my experience, writers should understand the chosen topics thoroughly,” Panhaboth said.

“The rapid growth of technology allows for quick access to information. However, its reliability must always be verified.

“Most importantly, writers should also simplify your writing to ensure clarity and accessibility for your audience,” he said.

UNDP in Cambodia said the competition allowed youth voices to influence policy at the national level by providing policymakers unique perspectives on issues affecting their generation.

“Essays can be a powerful tool in gathering insights for policy development or reform. The insights from these essays informed or confirmed the priorities we identified for the new UNDP country programme and interventions,” UNDP in Cambodia said.

“On the personal level, these essays help build empathy and understanding by sharing personal stories and experiences, breaking down barriers, and fostering social solidarity.

“They also showcased the talents of young people, boosting their confidence and nurturing leadership that promotes non-violent expression, respects diverse viewpoints, and encourages positive change,” UNDP in Cambodia said.

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NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL OF CREATIVE ARTS 2023

LITERARY ARTS 

RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Adults Short Story, Poetry and Essay Competition

1.    NAME OF THE COMPETITION

•       The name of the competition shall be the NIFCA Adults Short Story, Poetry and Essay Competition and is organized and administered by the National Cultural Foundation (NCF).

These rules apply to those persons wishing to enter the competition.

2.   ELIGIBILITY

•       Persons wishing to enter the Competition must be:
• A citizen of Barbados or
• Legally resident in Barbados
• Pursuing legal residence
•       Participants in the competition must be at least 18 years old by September 1 st  2023. All persons entering this category must be considered amateur (i.e. they do not make a living from writing).
•        The following are eligible to participate in the Competition:
• Individuals

3.       ENTRY TO THE COMPETITION

•       Participants must enter directly with the NCF by properly completing the NCF approved Entry Form online at NCF.BB  and submitting their short stories, poems, or essays in PDF format via the same form.
•       The author’s name should not be stated on the entry.
•        Online entry forms should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m . by Monday, October 30th 2023
•       Persons requiring assistance with online registration may do so by appointment at the NCF during the week of October 9-13 th ,2023.
•        Entrants who fail to register by the deadline indicated at 3 c) above shall not be eligible for participation in the Competition.
•         Upon registration the participant shall immediately receive notice by email confirming receipt of the entry.
•       Submissions should discuss the theme Barbados: The Republic .  Pieces should examine this theme within the context of identity, evolution and legacy.
•      Entry to the competition is open to individuals or groups.  All group entries must be submitted by the designated leader of the group. The name of a second representative of the group must be indicated at registration . If individual authors are to be credited, this must be clearly indicated on the entry form .
•         The NCF reserves the right to use any means deemed necessary and suitable to determine that the work submitted is in fact the work of the entrant, without significant help/instruction from a parent/guardian/teacher/other. This includes but is not limited to requesting samples of other works by the entrants, interviews with the entrant, etc.
•         Entries for the Literary Arts must be delivered in Standard Caribbean English, OR Barbadian OR other Caribbean English variety. Original material of high quality and innovation is encouraged
•       All entries to the competition should be original work. Where there is a complaint that an entry does not conform to this requirement, the complainant should produce evidence to support the complaint. The competitor should also be prepared to present evidence of originality, where necessary.
•         The penalty for submitting unoriginal work shall be disqualification of the work from the Competition. Participants found to have entered plagiarised work will be disqualified in full from the Competition. In addition, the participant may be barred from entering the NIFCA Literary Arts Competition for the next two (2) consecutive years.
•    In the event that work has been rewarded and is subsequently found to have been plagiarised, the reward will be rescinded and any monetary awards must be refunded by the participant.  Additionally, the participant may be barred from entering the NIFCA Literary Arts Competition for the next two (2) years.
•      Any person who makes a submission or participates in this competition thereby agrees to grant the National Cultural Foundation first local publication rights to publish and edit recommended entries .

4.   ARBITRATION

•       Prior to the deadline for submission of Entry Forms, the NCF shall appoint an Arbiter to decide and adjudicate on any appeals, complaints and matters in dispute or requiring clarification arising from these Rules.
•       All complaints related to the Competition should be submitted, in writing, to the Arbiter, in a sealed envelope addressed as follows:

The Arbiter

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•        All decisions made by the Arbiter shall be final and binding on the competitors and the NCF.

5.    ADJUDICATION

•      A panel of Judges shall be selected for the adjudication of the Competition.
•    The NCF shall determine the composition of the panel of judges and shall appoint a member of the panel to be Chief Judge.
•     The names of the Judges shall be publicly announced at the commencement of the Competition.
•    All queries regarding the Competition’s adjudication process and/or outcome should be directed to the Arbiter as outlined in 4 b) above

  6.     SUBMISSIONS

•       Each entry must be original and unpublished.
•       The individual or group’s name should appear only on the entry form. It should NOT appear on the work itself . Work with the authors name printed on it will be disqualified .
•        All entries should be neatly presented with a font size of a minimum of 10 in Arial Font or 12 in Times New Roman.
•       No computer graphics or any designs are to appear on the entered pieces.
•        Judges will read all qualifying entries.
•         The National Cultural Foundation reserves the right not to award any prizes.

7.   PROMOTION

The participant agrees that the NCF shall be entitled to use his/her entry   in whole or in part,   and/or his/her image or likeness in the promotion of the competition   and other related NIFCA events.

8.   JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries in the NIFCA Short Story, Poetry and Essay Competition   will be judged in the following areas:

A.   Short Story : – Originality, interpretation of subject, rendering of ideas creative use of language, Use of poetic devices, attention to form (100%)

B.   Poetry : – Originality, interpretation of subject, rendering of ideas creative use of language, use of poetic devices, attention to form (100%)

•       Entrants submitting limericks and Haiga/Haikus must submit a collection of 2 poems which will constitute being counted as one poem.

C .   Essay : – Content 50% – quality and relevance of information, originality, and presentation of arguments. Use of Language and Mechanics: 35% – appropriate use of language, spelling & punctuation, sentence structure, and organisation of material in paragraphs, linking and sequencing of ideas. Overall Impression/Impact: 15%

Short Story

•       The winning short story will be awarded a cash prize of Bds$2500.00.
•       The top 15 stories will be included in a publication celebrating 50 years of NIFCA.
•       The winning poem will be awarded Bds$2500.00.
•        The top 15 poems will be included in a publication celebrating 50 years of NIFCA.
•       The winning Essay will be awarded Bds$2500.00.
•       The top 15 essays will be included in a publication celebrating 50 years of NIFCA.

*NEW*-  The Business Entrepreneur Prize . This prize is awarded across the NIFCA disciplines and is valued at $15’000.00. It will be awarded to recognize works that demonstrate entrepreneurial value. This prize will be awarded to an adult Gold awarded participant with multiple winning works in the 2023 competition.

*NEW* 50 th  Anniversary of NIFCA Award  – this prize will be awarded to the Most Outstanding Presentation in the  NIFCA Literary Arts 2023 . The prize will take the form of a Trophy and a cash prize of $2000.00 to be awarded to the top school’s entry or top adult entry writer with the highest number of winning works  in the 2023 competition.

*INCENTIVE AWARD  for outstanding participation by an Artiste(s) with Disabilities. This award comprises of a trophy and a cash award to a value of $400.00 for an individual and $750.00 for a group. To qualify, participants must specify on their entry form their wish to be considered for this award. 

General queries should be directed to  CO- Literary Arts  at the National     Cultural Foundation at telephone number  417-6625 , or email  [email protected]

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Youth Tour Essay Contest is Open

The annual essay contest to determine A&N Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Youth Tour participants is now open and will run until the end of October. Please note that this year’s deadline is earlier to accommodate some changes to the schedule at the state and national level.

As many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation’s capital as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives — cooperatives that are committed to educating America’s rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.

Each year, A&N Electric Cooperative sponsors up to six local students to attend the annual National Electric Co-op Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The students tour Capitol Hill, visit historical and cultural sites around the nation’s capital, and learn about the electric cooperatives that serve their local areas.

In 2023, Arcadia’s Devaughn Henry, Nandua’s Layla Jones, and homeschool student Eliza Ballon were selected to represent the cooperative at this past year’s event.

Participating in the Youth Tour is an awesome way to learn about this great nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, and make friendships that will last beyond the week. Each local high school is eligible for one spot on the upcoming Youth Tour.

Recent Youth Tour visits have included the National Mall, various museums, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Zoo, and the Pentagon. Other activities have included an evening cruise on the Potomac River, a major league baseball game, a theatrical performance at the Kennedy Center, and an electric cooperative tour. The Youth Tour schedule can change from year to year due to the availability of some of the sites.

The Youth Tour Essay Contest is open to all high school and homeschool juniors living within the cooperative’s service territory.

The student who submits the top essay from each local high school will be eligible to attend Youth Tour in June 2024. Interested students should write a 150-word essay on the following topic: “Electricity’s Importance to the Eastern Shore.”

Essays should be submitted directly to the cooperative .

Qualifications

• Current high school junior
• Complete and submit the Youth Tour Application and Essay Form by Friday, October 27
• Live full-time within the cooperative service territory

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2023 Youth Innovation Challenge Launches Today Across North America

Montreal, 21 February 2023 —  Today the  Commission for Environmental Cooperation  (CEC) launches the  2023 Youth Innovation Challenge  (YIC) and invites youth from Canada, Mexico and the United States to submit entrepreneurial innovations addressing water challenges.

Be an agent of change!

The YIC competition seeks fresh solutions that address the following kinds of water-related challenges:

• The increasing frequency of droughts, deforestation, forest fires and floods
• Climate change
• The release of toxic chemicals to surface waters
• The depletion of groundwater
• Litter and leakage of plastics, nutrients and emerging pollutants into the water supply
• Other critical issues related to water

This year’s challenge will also support the ongoing efforts of the  United Nations International Decade for Water Action , with a special focus on the connection between water and climate change.

Participants’ solutions must demonstrate potential benefits for the environment and direct impacts that support communities with a focus on social, environmental, and economic equity.

The 2023 YIC will award as a prize: funding, mentorship and an opportunity to meet the environment ministers of North America!

In addition to receiving C$15,000 in seed funding, the winners will also have the unique opportunity to:

• Present their solution at the 2023 Council Session in British Columbia, Canada.
• Benefit from a year-long mentorship opportunity, which includes developing skills in presentation, funding, marketing, and networking.
• Benefit from visibility and communication opportunities that will be developed and disseminated across CEC digital channels and potentially across CEC partners’ channels.

How to participate

The challenge is open to youth (age 18-30) who are residents of Canada, Mexico or the United States. Solutions can be submitted in English, French or Spanish and will be evaluated based on four criteria: impact, innovation, feasibility and replicability, and economic value. Read our criteria and guidelines and submit your solution via  Submittable .

Submit your solution by 3 April 2023 and join the #Youth4Innovation conversation on  Facebook ,  Twitter ,  LinkedIn  and  Instagram .

This year’s theme: ‘Water Solutions for Sustainable Development’

About the CEC

The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) was established in 1994 by the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, a parallel environmental agreement to NAFTA. As of 2020, the CEC is recognized and maintained by the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, in parallel with the new Free Trade Agreement of North America. The CEC brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public, Indigenous people, youth, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and the business sector, to seek solutions to protect North America’s shared environment while supporting sustainable development for the benefit of present and future generations

The CEC is governed and funded equally by the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Government of the United States of Mexico through the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, and the Government of the United States of America through the Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest was launched to empower students to critically think about the issues that matter to them. By providing a platform for students to express their ideas and opinions, we aim to spotlight valuable insights and ideas from young people around the world. Ultimately, the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest may be seen as an opportunity for the Institute to invest in the future by supporting and uplifting the voices of young people, and by fostering a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility in the next generation.

We launched the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest as a way to engage and empower students to think critically about the issues that matter to them. By providing a platform for students to express their ideas and opinions, we aim to encourage the next generation of leaders to become more informed and civically engaged citizens. Additionally, the contest may serve as a way to spotlight valuable insights and ideas from young people around the world. By encouraging students to write about the issues that concern them, our competition may help a general audience to better understand the priorities and perspectives of students. Ultimately, the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest may be seen as an opportunity for the Institute to invest in the future by supporting and uplifting the voices of young people, and by fostering a sense of civic engagement and social responsibility in the next generation. ‍ Create innovative solutions to real-world problems Tell your story and your perspective Research issues important to you Get recognized for your writing Win prizes for your outstanding work Get published for your writing

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Insight: Does the essay provide unique or interesting insights, analysis or perspectives on its subject matter? Impact: Is the significance or impact of the issue(s) being discussed, idea(s) being brought up, or point-of-views being communicated sufficiently captured in the essay? Clarity and organization : Is the essay easy to understand, with a clear and logical flow? Style: Is the essay engaging and well-written, with appropriate yet compelling tone, language and syntax for the subject matter?

Who can participate?

Any student, in any country, who is enrolled in an accredited high school or college/university at the time of submitting their essay is eligible to participate in the Institute for Youth in Policy International Essay Contest and compete for the prizes. Students taking academic gap years or semesters are also eligible. No current employees of the Institute for Youth in Policy, however, will be permitted to enter the contest.

Submission Guidelines

Essays can take the form of anything from an analytical research paper to a personal narrative to allegorical fiction. This means essays can be written in any citation style or with no citations at all if it is not a research-heavy paper. Word Limit: 1250 words All essays should be submitted as a .docx or a PDF document and should include your name as well as a title for your essay. Cover pages are acceptable but not necessary. Essays should be written in an easily readable font size (11 or 12 pt.) with a professional font style (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.).  

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Essay submissions are due by 11:59pm ET on August 31, 2024. This date is already an extension, so late submissions will not be accepted!

Results generally get released within 45 days after the initial deadline.

The monetary ($250) and publication prizes will be sent via email to winners directly.

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International Essay Contest for Young People 2023

• Deadline June 15, 2023
• Region Online

This annual essay contest is organized in an effort to harness the energy, creativity and initiative of the world’s youth in promoting a culture of peace and sustainable development. It also aims to inspire society to learn from the young minds and to think about how each of us can make a difference in the world.

* This program is an activity within the framework of UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development: Towards achieving the SDGs (ESD for 2030).

Theme “Youth Creating a Peaceful Future”

The following awards will be given in the Children’s category and Youth category respectively:

• 1st Prize: Certificate, prize of 100,000 Yen (approx. US$740 as of Feb. 2023) and gift … 1 entrant
• 2nd Prize: Certificate, prize of 50,000 Yen (approx. US$370 as of Feb. 2023) and gift … 3 entrants
• 3rd Prize: Certificate and gift … 5 entrants
• Honorable Mention: Certificate and gift … 25 entrants
• 1st to 3rd prize winners will be invited to the Winners Gathering to be held online.

* Additional awards (Best School Award, School Incentive Award) will be given if applicable. * All prize winners will be announced on October 31, 2023 (Japan time) on this website. Certificates and gifts will be mailed to the winners in December 2023. * They are unable to answer individual inquiries concerning contest results.

Eligibilities

Essays may be submitted by anyone up to 25 years old (as of June 15, 2023) in one of the following age categories:

• Children (ages up to 14)
• Youth (ages 15 – 25)

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• Entries must be submitted online.
• To send your essay online, you must go to the online registration page, and follow the required steps.
• Entries submitted by postal mail or e-mail are not accepted.

Application Deadline: June 15, 2023

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Youth Scholarships

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

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. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, download the  2024-2025 entry form here  and find your sponsoring  local VFW Post  as applications must be turned in by  midnight, Oct. 31 . 

The 2024-25 theme is:  "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?"

About the 2023-2024 winner ...

Sophia Lin, a high school junior at BASIS Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, was named the 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy first place winner. Sophia's speech on the theme, "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?" won her a $35,000 college scholarship. Sophia was sponsored by Scottsdale VFW Post 3513.  Watch as Sophia delivered her speech during the VFW's Parade of Winners award  ceremony or  read it here .

Want to catch up on everything that happened this year? You can watch the full  Parade of Winners ceremony  which was streamed live on Facebook, or  see this year's complete list of winners .

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. Before submitting your essay,  download the 2024-2025 entry form here  and  find your sponsoring  local VFW Post  as applications must be turned in by  midnight, Oct. 31 . 

The 2024-25 theme is:  "My Voice in America's Democracy?"

Bryant Day, an eighth grade student from Ashland, Ohio, was named the 2023-2024 Patriot's Pen first place winner. His essay on the theme, "How Are You Inspired by America?" won the national first place $5,000 award. Bryant was sponsored by VFW Post 9943 and its Auxiliary in Mansfield, Ohio.

Watch as Bryant delivered his winning essay  during the VFW's Parade of Winners streamed live on Facebook, or  read  his essay here.  See the complete list of 2024 national winners .

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