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: February 15th, 2025 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
“"How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success””
â–ª Official Copy of School Transcript
â–ª Resume of Awards, Extracurricular Activities and Services
â–ª School Picture
Deadline: new date February 15th, 2025 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, 2025
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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.