Scholarship
Optimist International Essay Contest
An essay scholarship contest run by local Optimist Clubs for students under age 19 who have not completed secondary school.
About
Entrants write on an annual theme and advance from club to district level; district winners receive a $2,500 college scholarship.
Who can apply
Age is measured as of October 1st of the current contest year.
What it takes
- EssayNeeded
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
What they look for
- Essays
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