About the Scholarship

Students who are under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31 are eligible to enter this essay contest. Students must enter through a local Optimist Club, which are located in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Click here to learn more and apply today! Application requirements for the Optimist International Essay Contest are:Essay Application form

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for international and U.S. students. Must be educated in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean. Students must enter in the district in which they reside. U.S. students attending school on military installations outside the United States are eligible to enter in their last home of record. Students residing in non-districted areas are not eligible. Must be under the age of 18 as of Oct. 1 in the current Optimist International contest year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30)In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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