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Optimist Oratorical Scholarship

FRIEND OF YOUTH THE FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$2,500 - $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Optimist Oratorical Scholarship

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
  • Funder: Optimist Club of St. Louis & Optimist International

    Organization: Optimist Club of St. Louis, Missouri

    Website: stloptimists.org

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programs

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