Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
47
Days
May 15 2024
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Zone/District Regional/District Entry Form; Age/ID verification by Contest Chair; Printed copy of speech; Copy of Student Evaluation
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
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Optimist International Oratorical Contest

Description

The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking, perfect self-expression, gain self-assurance, improve communication skills, and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship. Interested youth should prepare a 4-5 minute speech on the topic: "How to Change the World with Optimism." The contest is open to contestants under the age of 19 as of October 1st of the current Optimist International contest year. Club contest dates are set by the Club Chair, once the Zone and District dates have been obtained. Zone contest dates are set by the District Oratorical Chair with the Lieutenant Governors to occur prior to the District contest date. The District contest date is set by the District Chair. The deadline to submit District winners to Optimist International is May 15, 2024. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded
$2,500
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 19 years old
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkRestricted to: Canadian

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Zone/District Regional/District Entry Form; Age/ID verification by Contest Chair; Printed copy of speech; Copy of Student Evaluation
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Entry In A Contest
Contact programs@optimist.org
Tel: 314-371-6000
Fax: 314-371-6006 Address 4494 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108