Optimist International has designed the Oratorical Contest for youth to gain experience in and improve communication skills, and provide them with the opportunity to apply for the scholarships programme. The contest is announced open for the academic year 2022-2023.
The Optimist Oratorical Scholarships are funded by member donations to the Optimist International Foundation and Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation. Three winners will be selected on the basis of their application to be awarded scholarships to use at a college, university, or trade school only.