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We give six (6) $3,000 college scholarships to 8th graders, five (5) $2000 scholarships for those seeking trade careers for students ages 16-20, and always have an open member-nominated Ray Pezonella memorial Scholarship $2,400 (any age). Sometimes, we give more. All students are encouraged to apply. Believe.
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Submit Scholarship Application.
We now have one portal to submit your application, regardless of type. Follow the instructions and check requirements for the current year's application.
College Scholarships
for 8th Graders
College Scholarships
for 8th Graders
The Optimist Club of Reno offers six (6) $3000 college scholarships to students intending to enroll in northern Nevada institutions of higher education. .
Applicant Qualifications:
▪ Be thirteen (13) years of age
▪ Be legal citizens of the fifty (50) United States
▪ Be currently enrolled in a Nevada middle school in the 8th grade
Applications must include:
▪ Scholarship Application
▪ Recommendation letter from a teacher or school administrator
▪ Student 700-800 word essay on the
"How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me"
▪ Official Copy of School Transcript
▪ Resume of Awards, Extracurricular Activities and Services
▪ School Picture
College Scholarship Application Instructions
Deadline: new date February 20rd, 2027 at 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time
Essays may also be submitted to the annual Optimist Essay Contest to advance in District and International competitions.
Deadline to submit the same essay for the OPTIMIST RENO ESSAY CLUB CONTEST: February 23rd, 2027 bretandlorraine@msn.com
Submit > College Scholarship Application
Download > Essay Contest Entry Form
Trade Scholarships
Trade Scholarships
for Ages 16-20
for Ages 16-20
The Optimist Club of Reno Scholarship Program offers five (5) $2000 scholarships to students enrolled in northern Nevada recognized trade schools.
Applicant Qualifications:
▪ Be at least sixteen(16) years of age and not older than 20 years of age
▪ Be a legal citizen of the fifty (50) United States
▪ Currently enrolled in a trade school or CTE recognized program in a high school.
Applications must include:
▪ On-line Scholarship Application
▪ Official Copy of (current) School Transcript▪ Applicant Photo
▪ Nomination from a CTE teacher, employer, counselor or school administrator
Nomination Form - Teachers, Counselors, Coaches
Trade Scholarship Application Instructions
Deadline: February 20th, 2027 at 11:59 pm
Pacific Standard Time
Submit > Trade Scholarship Application
One special named Scholarship for Nevada Builder's Alliance (1) $2,000
Ray Pezonella Memorial Scholarship
Ray Pezonella Memorial Scholarship
The Optimist Club of Reno Scholarship Program has a rolling scholarship for members who nominate a special individual for a memorial scholarship honoring the legacy and good for which he is known.One (1) $2,400 (minimum) scholarship a year may be offered and can be used to the institution of choice.
Members nominate individuals to receive this special award by presenting to the Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors.
Applicant Qualifications:
Recognized for special leadership, achievement or circumstances.
Sponsorship by an active member of the Optimist Club of Reno.
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