Applicant must be under 19 years of age as of December 31, of the current school year, and be attending school in the U.S., Canada, or Jamaica. Within twelve years of winning award, applicant must be enrolled in a college, university or trade school to redeem the funds.
FAQ
Application Deadline
Feb 28
Scholarship, Grant, Fellowship or Contest
Scholarship
Award Coverage
plus a trip to the Optimist Convention for International-level first place winner.
Awarded every year?
yes
Renewable?
no
Must be repaid?
no
Required to attend a specific school?
no
Is a separate application required?
yes
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Amount
Max
$6,000
Average
$3,750
Min
$2,250
Available
Average
56
Contact Information
Programs Coordinator
Optimist International
4494 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO
63108
United States
