10/04/2025
๐ Optimist International Contests are NOW OPEN! Three incredible opportunities for young people to shine!
๐ ESSAY CONTEST
Topic: "How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me"
Deadline: Late January 2026 | Scholarship: $2,500
๐ค ORATORICAL CONTEST
Topic: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged โ My Definition of Community"
Deadline: Late January 2026 | District Scholarships: $2,500 (1st), $1,500 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd)
๐ค COMMUNICATION CONTEST FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Topic: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged โ My Definition of Community"
Deadline: Late January 2026 | Scholarship: $2,500
Open to students with uncorrected hearing loss of 40 decibels or more (audiogram required)
WHO CAN ENTER: Students under 19 (as of October 1, 2025) who haven't completed secondary school
Over $150,000 in scholarships awarded annually! Whether you love writing, public speaking, or sign language, this is your chance to share your voice and compete for college scholarships.
HOW TO ENTER: Contact us directly or visit anchorageoptimists.org