Optimist International Essay Contest

The Optimist International Oratorical Contest takes place between January and May. The official topic for 2020-21 is "Healing the World with Optimism." Download the entry form. 

​Optimist International has partnered with St. Louis University to expand the Oratorical Contest in 2021. District winners will compete on an international stage where they have the opportunity to win up to $22,000 in scholarship money.

For more information:
www.optimist.org/documents/programs/2021/Scholarship_Flyer_2020_2021.pdf

Optimist International Oratorical World Championships

The Optimist International Oratorical Contest takes place between January and May. The official topic for 2020-21 is "Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism." Download the entry form. 

Optimist International has partnered with St. Louis University to expand the Oratorical Contest in 2021. District winners will compete on an international stage where they have the opportunity to win up to $22,000 in scholarship money.

For more information:
www.optimist.org/documents/programs/2021/Scholarship_Flyer_2020_2021.pdf

Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Optimist International Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) takes place between January and May. The official topic for 2020-21 is "Healing the World with Optimism."  Download the entry form.

For more information:
​www.optimist.org/documents/programs/2021/Scholarship_Flyer_2020_2021.pdf

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