Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Varies by local club (typically February)
Level: high-school
Renewable: No
About
Optimist International sponsors several scholarship contests, including essay and oratorical contests, designed to encourage leadership and critical thinking among young people. The essay contest focuses on a theme related to optimism.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Canada, Caribbean
- GPA: Any
- High school students (under 18) who write an essay on a specific topic related to optimism and leadership. Local club level, then district, then international.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
Timeline
Local club deadlines often in February. District and International contests follow.
Tips
Craft a well-structured and persuasive essay that addresses the prompt directly. Participate at the local club level first to advance to higher levels of competition.