How much funding does The Optimist Award provide?

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When is the deadline for The Optimist Award?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is The Optimist Award offered?

The Optimist Award runs on an annual cycle.

The Optimist Award

Delaware County Community College

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

The Optimist Award

Overview: This award recognizes a student who exemplifies the Optimist Creed for consideration for an award from the Optimist Club.

Selection Process: Members of the selection committee evaluate nominations based on information presented in the nomination form. The award is announced and presented at the Academic Achievement Awards Program.

Optimist Creed: Students are evaluated on how they demonstrate the following principles:

Being strong with peace of mind

Talking health, happiness and prosperity

Making friends feel they have worth

Looking at the sunny side of everything

Thinking and working for the best

Being enthusiastic about others' success

Forgetting past mistakes and pursuing future achievements

Wearing a cheerful countenance and giving smiles

Improving oneself rather than criticizing others

Being too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy for trouble

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the online nomination form with the following information:
- Your name
- Your email
- Student name (nominee)
- Student ID
- Specific examples demonstrating how the nominee exemplifies at least three statements from the Optimist Creed
- Detailed situations showing alignment with each selected statement

2. Submit the completed form through the online portal

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