Enter Optimum’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest

2025 Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest

Optimum invites all middle school and high school students to enter the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest.

Apply by 10/31/25

Tell us in 500 words or less

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the people, traditions, and experiences that inspire us.

Who has made an impact on you, or what cultural experience or tradition has helped you feel connected to Hispanic culture?

Share what it means to you. We’d love to hear your story!

Eligibility requirements:

You must be a student in grades 6-12 attending a school in the Optimum service footprint
Participants from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are welcome to submit an essay
Your essay must be in English
All essay submissions must be received by 11:59 pm EST on Oct. 31 2025

Teachers sponsoring the most entries get a SPECIAL GIFT!

Grand prize: $3000 scholarship

Prize for 3 Finalists: iPad

Separate prizes for middle and high school categories in East and West regions