Optimist Oratorical Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,500 - $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters the chance to speak to the world.
Focus Areas: Public speaking and oratorical skills for youth
Geographic Scope: St. Louis, MO and beyond (Club, Zone, District, Regional, and World levels)
Award Structure:
- Club level: Cash scholarship to winners
- Zone level: Advancement opportunity
- District level: $2,500
- Regional level: $5,000
- World Oratorical Level: $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000
How to Apply
Application Process
Club-level winners can advance to subsequent competition levels for additional college scholarships. Winners progress through Zone, District, Regional, and World levels with increasing scholarship amounts.
Contact: Visit stloptimists.org for specific registration and competition details.
What Friend of Youth the Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $120K
- Median grant
- $120K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: St. Louis, MO.
Example grants
The Optimist Club of St Louis Youth Work Fund · St Louis, MO
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$120K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
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