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
Who connects you to Hispanic culture?
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!
¡Participe ahora!
Eligibility requirements:
- You must be a student in grades 6-12 attending a school in the Optimum service footprint
- Los participantes de todos los orígenes étnicos y culturales pueden enviar un ensayo
- El ensayo debe estar en inglés
- All essay submissions must be received by 11:59 pm EST on Oct. 31 2025
Teachers sponsoring the most entries get a SPECIAL GIFT!
Gane excelentes premios
Grand prize: $3000 scholarship
Premio para 3 finalistas: iPad
Premios por separado para categorías de enseñanza media y secundaria en las regiones este y oeste
El concurso de ensayos se ha cerrado
¡Gracias por sus ensayos!
¡Gracias por sus ensayos!