Hispanic Heritage
Essay Contest
Optimum and TelevisaUnivision invite
middle and high school students to
celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
middle and high school students to
celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Write an Essay
(500 words or less)
(500 words or less)
This Hispanic Heritage month, we are asking students to think about how they stay connected with their communities. Opportunities to connect culturally with others occur each day, whether through media and entertainment, experiences, or relationships with people in your community.
In 500 words or less, choose a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped you to connect to Hispanic culture and what that means to you.
In 500 words or less, choose a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped you to connect to Hispanic culture and what that means to you.
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Eligibility Requirements
Official Rules
- You must be a student in grades 6-12 who attends a school in the Optimum service footprint
- You do not have to be Hispanic to apply
- Your essay must be in English
- All essay submissions must be received by 11:59 pm EST on October 31, 2023
- Children and household members of Altice USA employees are not eligible to apply
Official Rules
Win great prizes!
Grand Prize: $3,000 scholarship
Prize for 3 Finalists: iPad
Separate prizes for middle and high school categories in East and West Regions.
*See Official Rules for specific participating areas and prizing details.
Prize for 3 Finalists: iPad
Separate prizes for middle and high school categories in East and West Regions.
*See Official Rules for specific participating areas and prizing details.
