Raymond James Optimist Club

Optimist International Essay Contest

Topic:

"The Internet: Today's Evolution or Tomorrow's Menace?"

Who:

Youth under the age of 19 as of December 31 of the current school year (December 31, 2009)

How To Enter:

Interested students must complete the application, submit an essay on the pre-assigned topic, and provide all required documentation (example: All contestants at each level of the contest must furnish a copy of their birth certificate before participating.) For an application with complete contest rules, click here.

When:

The deadline for students to submit essays is February 19, 2010.

Mailing Address:

All required essay contest documents should be mailed to the address listed below.
RJOC Essay Contest
C/O David Dawley
207 S. Gardenia Ave.
Tampa, FL 33609

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 additional to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship of up to $6,000!

The guidelines require that contestants be under age 19 as of December 31 of the 2009-2010 school year. Club winners advance to the District contest to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. Each District winner is automatically entered into the International Essay Contest where a panel of judges select the top three essays. Scholarships are awarded as follows: first place - $6,000; second place - $3,750; and third place - $2,250. The District – and International-level scholarships are funded by the Optimist International Foundations.

For any additional details, please contact Raymond James Optimist Club member Phyllis Riley (941) 531-3436.