Student Essay Contest

The Grantham Optimist Club is excited to announce the 2024-2025 school year's essay contest. 

As part of the Optimist International Essay Contest, this year’s theme is “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success.”

Contest Information: 

1. All high school students are invited to participate. 
2. Essays must be at least 700 words. 
3. The winners will receive a prize of $100, and the winning essay  will be sent to the district level, where college scholarships are  available for top winners. 
4. Essays are due February 1, 2025, and must be submitted with an application (see download section below).

We  know our local students have so many great ideas and thoughts about the  world and the future, and as Optimists, it is our goal to encourage  them to do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. This gives  them an opportunity to share their creativity and pursue possible  recognition as well.

If you are interested, please send your application and essay to: