Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage)

From anchorageoptimists.org. $2,500. Deadline January 31, 2027.

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Award: $2,500
Deadline: January 31, 2027 104 days left
Provider: anchorageoptimists.org
Who can apply: Open to high school students in Anchorage area, Alaska. Must be 18 or younger.
Level: High School Students
Where: Alaska
Anchorage area, Alaska
Membership: Anchorage-area Optimist Club (enter through a local Optimist Club in the District where they reside)
Essay: Yes, 1 essay
Documents: Completed application, Original essay, Title page, Required signatures, Proof of age, Proof of identity

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

Apply by email to scholarship@anchorageoptimists.org. Requirements: Under age 19 as of October 1, 2026; Must not yet have completed secondary school or its equivalent; Enter through a local Optimist Club in the District where you reside; Essay must be typed, double-spaced, single-sided; Title page must include topic, word count, writer name, address, phone number, school name, and date of birth; Do not identify the contestant, parents, school, community, sponsoring club, or District within the essay itself; Cite outside material using MLA, APA, or Chicago style; May only enter one Optimist Club Essay Contest per contest year.

Email the provider: scholarship@anchorageoptimists.org

Essay prompt

Finding My Voice in a World Full of Noise
Up to 800 words

Common questions

How much is the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage) worth?

The award is $2,500.

When is the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage) deadline?

The deadline is January 31, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 104 days away.

Who can apply for the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage)?

Open to high school students in Anchorage area, Alaska. Must be 18 or younger.

Does the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage) require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Finding My Voice in a World Full of Noise" (up to 800 words).

How do I apply for the Optimist International Essay Scholarship Contest (Optimist Club of Anchorage)?

Applications are sent by email to scholarship@anchorageoptimists.org. Have these ready: Completed application, Original essay, Title page, Required signatures, Proof of age. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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