Students who are in grade 12 and below in the United States, in CEGEP or below in Quebec, Canada, or in grade 13 or below in the Caribbean are eligible to enter this speech/sign language contest. Students must have a hearing loss of 40 decibels or more to qualify.
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Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Students who are under the age of 16 as of Dec. 31 of the current school year and are educated in the United States, Canada, or the Caribbean are eligible to enter this contest. Students do not have to be members of an Optimist Club to enter; however, they must be sponsored by a local club.
Optimist International Essay Contest
Students who are under the age of 19 as of Dec. 31 are eligible to enter this essay contest. Students must enter through a local Optimist Club, which are located in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Click here to learn more and apply today!
University of North Carolina Need-Based Grant
This award is available to North Carolina high school seniors who plan to attend one of the 16 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Lawrence C. Yeardley Scholarship Fund
This award is for a U.S. undergraduate student who is a resident of West Virginia. The applicant must have a 2.5 grade point average or higher and an ACT score of 20 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Eleanora G. Wylie Scholarship Fund for Nursing
This award is for U.S. students in West Virginia who are pursuing a field of study in nursing or gerontology. The applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and an ACT score of 20 or higher. A $500 award is offered. Click here to learn more and apply today!
West Virginia Golf Association Scholarship Fund
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of West Virginia. Students must have played golf as an amateur for recreation or competition or have been or be presently employed as a caddie, grounds keeper, bag boy, etc., have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and an ACT score of 20 or higher.
Kenneth & Mildred Ward Scholarship Fund
This award is for a U.S. high school senior or older at Clay High School in West Virginia. The applicant must pursue a degree in the field of engineering, sciences, or mathematics at a university in West Virginia. The applicant must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and an ACT score of 20.
Nicholas & Mary Trivillian Scholarship Fund
This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of West Virginia. Students must be pursuing courses of study in the fields of medicine or pharmacy, have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and having an ACT score of 20 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Dr. O.M. and Ruth Harper Scholarship Fund
This award is for U.S. students currently a resident of Clendenin/Herbert Hoover West Virginia. The applicant must have a 2.5 grade point average or higher and an ACT score of 20 or higher to be eligible.