Optimist International
Optimist International Essay Contest
The Optimist International Essay Contest aims to give young people room to develop their views around a central idea. Participants have the opportunity to show their written expression skills and compete at Club and District levels for a college scholarship.
Award
$2,500
Deadline
February 28, 2027
Level
Undergraduate
Status
129 days left
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Contestants must be under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year
- No minimum GPA required
- No transcripts required
What you'll need
- Original essay: "Contestants must compose an original essay with limited guidance from others" on the assigned topic
How to apply
- Write an original essay on the assigned topic with limited guidance
- Submit the essay to your local Optimist Club
- Club winners advance to the District contest to compete for the scholarship
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships3.cfm
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