Scholarships are awarded primarily based on merit. They do not need to be repaid after graduation. UO Scholarships. The Office of Student Financial Aid and. The Optimist International Essay Contest is open to students who are under the age of 18. To be considered for this award, you must write an essay on the topic. Clubs and Districts The deadline for Clubs to submit their winning essay to the District Chair is February 28, 2016. The deadline for Districts to submit their. Welcome. Welcome to the Wisconsin North-Upper Michigan District Optimist website! Our organization is part of Optimist International whose mission and vision. Recent News. Volunteer of the Year. On April 15th on behalf of the Hilliard Optimist… 2015 Essay Contest. We have the application for the 2015 Essay… Starting back in 1987, USIP challenged students to think critically about global issues of conflict and peace through the National Peace Essay Contest (NPEC) and. he Optimist International Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International. You must enter the contest through your local Optimist Club (each club has their own. The American Foreign Service Association’s National High School Essay Contest, now in its 18th year, encourages students to think critically and write a research. PREPARATION: 1) Participants should bring student's and parents' federal 1040 tax forms for 2015 to the FAFSA Day program. 2) Each student AND one parent should. Scholarships Optimist International sponsors scholarships as prizes for the winners of the contests listed below. Each contest is entered through your local Optimist.