How much funding does Essay Scholarship provide?

Essay Scholarship provides $2,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Essay Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Essay Scholarship offered?

Essay Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Essay Scholarship

Friend of Youth the Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Purpose: 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.

Focus Areas: Youth writing and opinion expression on contemporary issues

Award Structure:

Club winners advance to District contest
District-level scholarships: $2,500 college scholarship
Scholarships funded by Optimist International Foundations

Eligibility: Young people (students)

Geographic Scope: St. Louis, MO and District level

Funder: Optimist Club of St. Louis & Optimist International Foundations

How to Apply

Application Process

Young people write essays expressing their opinions on the world in which they live. Club winners advance to District contests where they compete for $2,500 college scholarships.

Contact: Visit stloptimists.org for specific essay topics, submission requirements, and deadlines.

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