| Optimist International Essay Contest | |
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| Purpose: | To reward students based on their essay-writing skills. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be under 18 years of age as of December 31 of the current school year and application must be made through a local Optimist Club. The essay topic changes each year. Applicants compete at the club, district and international level. District winners receive a $2,500 scholarship. Scoring is based on organization, vocabulary and style, grammar and punctuation, neatness and adherence to the contest rules. The club-level contests are held in early February but vary by club. The deadline for clubs to submit their winning essay to the district competition is February 28. |
| Deadline: | Early February |
| Award Amount: | $2,500. |
| Number of Awards: | Varies. |
| Renewable: | No. |
| How to apply: | Contact your local Optimist Club. |
| Sponsor: |
Optimist International 4494 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 Phone: 314-371-6000 Fax: 314-371-6006 Email: programs@optimist.org |
| Website: | Visit Scholarship Provider's Website |
