Students under 19 who have not finished high school give a speech in contests run by local Optimist clubs and advance to district and regional rounds. District winners receive $1,000 to $2,500 scholarships, regional winners $5,000, and World Championship winners up to $15,000.
Offered by Optimist International. Scholarship for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Humanities
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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