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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of Calgary Essay Scholarship Contest NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students –  Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!\nCONTEST APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED                 \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is excited to announce the return of its Essay Scholarship Contest for the 2025–26 school year!  This inspiring opportunity is open to students who are under 19 years of age as of October 1\, 2025. \nTo enter\, students are invited to craft a 700–800-word essay on the theme: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” So sharpen those pencils\, share your story\, and let your creative writing skills shine! \nSubmissions will be accepted until January 10\, 2026. \nTo apply\, download the Oratorical Contest Application described below\, complete it\, and submit it via e-mail to Bob Steele\, Essay Contest Chair\, at ironmanb@telusplanet.net with the Subject “Essay Contest”. The entry must include a completed application form\, signed by the entrant and his/her parent\, a copy of proof of age\, and a brief statement of the school and grade attended. Entries will be acknowledged as received\, and there will be no limit on entries. There will be a Zoom meeting between Mr. Steele and entrants in December to discuss the rules; it is recommended that entrants wait for that meeting before writing their essay. \nCONTEST APPLICATION FORM:   25-26_Essay_Application \nThere are medals and cash prizes of $300\, $200\, and $100 for the top three essays. The best essay will be entered into the Scholarship contest. All Optimist clubs in Alberta\, Saskatchewan\, and Montana may enter this contest. One post-secondary scholarship valued at $2\,500 is awarded in this contest. \nAny questions regarding the contest should be directed to Bob Steele\, Contest Chair\, via email at ironmanb@telusplanet.net. \n  \nMORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST    \nOptimist International sponsors the Essay contest to allow young people to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live.  The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience\, the experience of their country\, or a more historical perspective.  In addition to developing written expression skills\, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship. \nIn the past eleven Essay Contests\, the entrant from our club has earned the $2\,500 scholarship for our District six times. \nFor more information on the Essay Contest\, check out our website at https://optimistyyc.org/contests/ or the Optimist International Website by CLICKING HERE. \n 
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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING JANUARY 8TH AT 8 AM
DESCRIPTION:Attention all Students – Here’s your chance to win a Scholarship!                                   \nThe Optimist Club of Calgary is thrilled to host once again its Oratorical Scholarship Contest for the 2025–26 school year!  This exciting opportunity is open to students under 19 years of age as of October 1\, 2025. \nContestants will research\, write\, and deliver a powerful four- to five-minute speech on the inspiring theme: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community.”  We encourage students with public speaking experience — whether through school\, church\, Guides and Scouts\, 4-H\, Air Cadets\, or programs like Toastmasters Youth Leadership.  Now is your chance to step up\, share your voice and creative writing skills\, and shine! \nIMPORTANT NOTICE – Entries will be accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 a.m. on January 8\, 2026. The contest is limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Please note that any submissions received before January 8 will not be considered. \nTo apply\, download the Oratorical Contest Application below\, complete it\, and submit it via e-mail to Bob Steele\, Oratorical Contest Chair\, at ironmanb@telusplanet.net with the Subject “Oratorical Contest”. The entry must include a completed application form\, signed by the entrant and their parent/guardian\, a copy of proof of age\, and a brief statement of the school\, grade attended\, and previous speaking experience. \nORATORICAL CONTEST APPLICATION FORM ==>  25-26_Oratorical_Application \nWhen completing the application\, please note the Sponsoring Club Name is the “Optimist Club of Calgary\,” and the Club Number is “13025”. \nOur Optimist Club of Calgary In-Person Contest will be held on January 24\, 2026\, at 12:30 pm at the Fish Creek Branch of Calgary Public Library\, 11661 Bonaventure Dr. SE. There are medals and cash prizes of $300\, $200\, and $100\, and the first two speakers will advance to the Scholarship contest. They will compete in a contest for all clubs in Alberta during April to choose two speakers for the Scholarship Contest on May 16 in Saskatoon. Post-secondary Scholarships valued at $2\,500\, $1\,500\, and $1\,000 are awarded in the district contest. \nINFORMATION ON THE OPTIMIST ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST \nBeginning in 1928\, the Optimist International Oratorical Scholarship Contest has become the longest-running program of Optimist International. The contest is designed for young people to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with an opportunity to compete for multiple post-secondary scholarships with a pre-assigned topic. \nFor more information\, please click on the following link:   https://optimist.org/member/scholarships4.cfm \nPictures from a previous contest are below
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