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Altice USA Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest

September 19, 2017 9:58 AM·

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Altice USA is partnering with Condista’s Spanish language networks including Atreseries, Antena3, NTN24, Nuestra Tele and Sur Perú among others, to bring the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest to high school and middle school students throughout the Optimum service areas.

Eligible and participating students are invited to submit an essay about a Latino, past or present, with whom they would like to spend a day. Essays must be received by November 1, 2017, with winners to be announced in early December.   Prizes include a $1,500 cash scholarship and iPad minis.

Contest details can be found on the Altice USA website.  

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