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Friday, March 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Win Scholarships for Writing!
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In addition to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
The 2024 Essay Contest Topic is: Optimism: How It Connects Us
HOW TO APPLY
Interested students should prepare a 700-800 word essay (Title, footnotes and bibliography are not included in the final word count). Hyphenated words count as one (1) word. Students need to submit an application prior to the event.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Youth under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2023 (and is not enrolled as a degree-seeking student of a post-secondary institution)
CLUB COMPETITION
Essays are due on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm and should be emailed to michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Mike Russell – michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com or Annie Jurczyk – Annie.j@kw.com
