The Farmington/Farmington Hills Optimist Club

Optimist Essay Contest for 2024 – 2025

Use your writing skills to express your views to the world around you and for a chance to win a college scholarship.

WHO CAN ENTER? Students in 6, 7 & 8th grades and 9 – 12th grades. (2 contests)

All students who enter must either go to school in or live within the Farmington/Farmington Hills boundaries.

TOPIC: “How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”

PRIZES:

9 – 12th grade contest: First place – $500, 2nd place – $350.00, 3rd place – $200.00.

6, 7, & 8th grade contest: First place – $250, 2nd place – $200.00, 3rd place – $150.00.

All contestants at each level must show proof of age either with a copy of a birth certificate or passport. The high school winner’s essay will advance to the state-wide District level in the Spring, where the overall winner receives a $2,500 scholarship.

ESSAY REQUIREMENT: 700-800 Words

WHEN: Submission Date – Tuesday, January 21, 2025

AWARD BREAKFAST CEREMONY:

Winning students and their families are invited to a breakfast on February 26, 2025 at 7:30 am to be given their awards at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE:

• Completed application

• Proof of age (copy of birth certificate, passport, or drivers license)

• Essay

Drop off/Mail/Email Completed application, proof of age and essay to:

Costick Center, City of Farmington Hills, 28600 Eleven Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm

Attn: Anna Durham OR Email above to Adurham@fhgov.com

TO GET MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE RULES:

Call Anna Durham at 248-892-2919 or email: adurham@fhgov.com