Optimist Scholarship Program
2023 Optimist Scholars, Red Hawk Golf and Resort, Sparks, Nevada
Trade Scholarships for Ages 16-20
The Optimist Club of Reno Scholarship Program offers five (5) $1000 scholarships to students enrolled in northern Nevada recognized trade schools.
Applicant Qualifications:
â–ª Be at least sixteen(16) years of age and not older than 20 years of age
â–ª Be a legal citizen of the fifty (50) United States
â–ª Currently enrolled in a trade school or CTE recognized program in a high school.
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Applications must include:
â–ª On-line Scholarship Application
â–ª Recommendation from a CTE teacher, employer, counselor or school administrator
Optimist will contact recommender
(requires email address of student's recommender)
â–ª Official Copy of (current) School Transcript
â–ª Applicant Photo
Deadline: March 15th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Pacific Standard Time
College Scholarships for 8th Graders
The Optimist Club of Reno offers six (6) $2000 college scholarships to students enrolled in northern Nevada institutions of higher education. .
Applicant Qualifications:
â–ª Be thirteen (13) years of age
â–ª Be legal citizens of the fifty (50) United States
â–ª Be currently enrolled in a Nevada middle school in the 8th grade
Applications must include:
â–ª Scholarship Application
â–ª Recommendation letter from a teacher or school administrator
â–ª Student 700-800 word essay on the
“Optimism: How It Connects Us”
â–ª Official Copy of School Transcript
â–ª Resume of Awards, Extracurricular Activities and Services
â–ª School Picture
Deadline: new date March 15th, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Pacific Standard Time
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Essays may also be submitted to the annual Optimist Essay Contest to advance in District and International competitions.
Deadline: February 3rd, 2024
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Activate your Scholarship
Use this form to:
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accept scholarship
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request scholarship funds
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request reimbursement
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submit community service hours.
Photos of recipients coming soon.