Marshalltown Morning Optimist Club
Tom Stanley ScholarshipScholarships
WHO: One male & one female
High School Senior in Marshall County Schools or GMG
REQUIREMENTS: Attend an Iowa state university or Iowa community college
DUE: April 15 each year
AMOUNT: $500
The Tom Stanley scholarship honors the memory of one of the founding club members who devoted his life to community involvement and helping kids be kids. This scholarship is awarded to local students who are active in community service activities.
Marshalltown Morning Optimist Club values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
WHO: Students under 18 years of ageREQUIREMENTS: Prepare a 4- to 5- minute speech on a pre-assigned topic.
DUE: January 20
AMOUNT: Progressive
The contest is designed to assist youth in gaining public speaking experience and provide them with an opportunity to compete for a scholarship. Students compete first at the local level for the chance to move on to the district, state, and national competitions.
Oratorical
Contest
WHO: Students under 18 years of age
REQUIREMENTS: Prepare a 700- to 800- word essay on a pre-assigned topic.
DUE: January 20AMOUNT: $2,500 scholarship per Optimist District
The contest is designed to develop writing and critical thinking skills and provide them with an opportunity to compete for a scholarship. Students compete first at the local level for the chance to win the district scholarship.
Essay Contest
Marshalltown Morning Optimist Club sponsors three scholarships for local students to earn money to pursue opportunities in higher education.