Topic: "Optimism:How It Connects Us"
Purpose
Optimist International sponsors this contest to give young people room to develop their own views around a central idea. In addition to the opportunity for written expression, participants can win a college scholarship!
How to Enter
Interested students should submit essays on the assigned topic by January 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM to the Middleton Area Optimist Club Essay Chair.
Eligibility Criteria
The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year (October 1 – September 30) and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent, including CEGEP students in Québec, Canada. There is no minimum age.
Length
700-800 words (Title, footnotes, and bibliography are not included in the final word count). Hyphenated words count as one (1) word. Words are to be counted manually.
Prizes
Email: midoptprograms@gmail.com