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

What 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.

In Hispanic culture, traditions such as dance, food or historical and family celebrations, are important ways people connect and reflect on heritage. We also connect to Hispanic culture through media and entertainment, events or relationships with people in our communities.

In 500 words or less, choose a person, cultural experience, celebration or tradition that has helped you connect to Hispanic culture and explain what that means to you.

Apply now!

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
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Teachers sponsoring the most entries get a SPECIAL GIFT!

Win great prizes

Grand prize: $3000 scholarship

Prize for 3 Finalists: iPad

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

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