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Hey there! 😊 The Optimist Club of Rolla loves bringing smiles and bright ideas to our amazing youth! We run amazing academic programs, including exciting scholarship contests and support initiatives to help young minds shine their brightest. Thanks to the generous support from the Optimist International Foundations, a few of these awesome opportunities are open to eligible students across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean! Check out some of our fantastic programs below – we can't wait to see you get involved and thrive! 🌟✨
Hey there! 😊 The Optimist Club of Rolla loves bringing smiles and bright ideas to our amazing youth! We run amazing academic programs, including exciting scholarship contests and support initiatives to help young minds shine their brightest. Thanks to the generous support from the Optimist International Foundations, a few of these awesome opportunities are open to eligible students across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean! Check out some of our fantastic programs below – we can't wait to see you get involved and thrive! 🌟✨
Optimist International Scholarship Contests
Optimist International Scholarship Contests
Oratorical Contest
Oratorical Contest
Beginning in 1928, the Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program of Optimist International. The contest is designed for young people to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with an opportunity to compete for multiple college scholarships with a pre-assigned topic.
Beginning in 1928, the Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program of Optimist International. The contest is designed for young people to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with an opportunity to compete for multiple college scholarships with a pre-assigned topic.
Essay Contest
Essay Contest
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In additional to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In additional to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
Local Scholarship Contests or Programs
Local Scholarship Contests or Programs
Join us for the exciting Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee hosted by the Optimist Club of Rolla in Rolla, MO! We’ll be welcoming enthusiastic students from local elementary and middle schools to show off their spelling skills. Come cheer them on and enjoy a fun community event!
Join us for the exciting Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee hosted by the Optimist Club of Rolla in Rolla, MO! We’ll be welcoming enthusiastic students from local elementary and middle schools to show off their spelling skills. Come cheer them on and enjoy a fun community event!
Rolla High School Students Scholarship
Rolla High School Students Scholarship
The Optimist Club of Rolla is proud to offer scholarships to local high school seniors. We select our recipients from a list of applicants provided by the schools, based on our club’s criteria. The winners are usually chosen in the spring and celebrated at the schools’ awards ceremonies. The number of scholarships and their amounts depend on the funds we have available. Feel free to reach out to us today to find out more about what's available!
The Optimist Club of Rolla is proud to offer scholarships to local high school seniors. We select our recipients from a list of applicants provided by the schools, based on our club’s criteria. The winners are usually chosen in the spring and celebrated at the schools’ awards ceremonies. The number of scholarships and their amounts depend on the funds we have available. Feel free to reach out to us today to find out more about what's available!
Student of the Month
Student of the Month
Our Students of the Month are chosen by our dedicated high school administrators and counselors. They pick these students based on their excellent academic work, active participation in school activities, their wonderful character, and how they represent our school community with pride. If you are interested in nominating a student contact us here!
Our Students of the Month are chosen by our dedicated high school administrators and counselors. They pick these students based on their excellent academic work, active participation in school activities, their wonderful character, and how they represent our school community with pride. If you are interested in nominating a student contact us here!
Junior Optimist Octagon Club
Junior Optimist Octagon Club
Participation in Junior Optimist International gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities. Students who are involved in Junior Optimist Clubs learn about and practice good citizenship, teamwork, communication and money management. They feel good about themselves and have high self-esteem. Membership in Junior Optimist Clubs helps to develop friendships with others who share the same interests. There are opportunities for personal growth and leadership positions at Club, District, and International levels. Junior Optimist exposes Members to Optimism as a philosophy of life, provides Members with an improved sense of kindness, increased awareness for those in need, and a better sense of coping with cultural diversity. It also provides members the opportunity to complete community service hours required for graduation. Want to learn more? Click Here!Â
Participation in Junior Optimist International gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities. Students who are involved in Junior Optimist Clubs learn about and practice good citizenship, teamwork, communication and money management. They feel good about themselves and have high self-esteem. Membership in Junior Optimist Clubs helps to develop friendships with others who share the same interests. There are opportunities for personal growth and leadership positions at Club, District, and International levels. Junior Optimist exposes Members to Optimism as a philosophy of life, provides Members with an improved sense of kindness, increased awareness for those in need, and a better sense of coping with cultural diversity. It also provides members the opportunity to complete community service hours required for graduation. Want to learn more? Click Here!Â
Phelps County doesn’t currently have a Junior Optimist Club, but if you’re interested in starting one, you can check out the details on their website. You can also reach out to us at the Optimist Club of Rolla we’d be excited to support you and your efforts!
Phelps County doesn’t currently have a Junior Optimist Club, but if you’re interested in starting one, you can check out the details on their website. You can also reach out to us at the Optimist Club of Rolla we’d be excited to support you and your efforts!
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
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