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Upper Arlington Optimists
 Exemplary Character Scholarship

                                                 
The Upper Arlington chapter of Optimists International is offering a scholarship of up to $2,000 to a UA high school student of exemplary character.  This is the scholarship’s inaugural year.

The UA Optimists’ exemplary character scholarship is intended to recognize a UA high school student who has served as a model for other youth in overcoming an obstacle, meeting a challenge, standing up for a peer, or through selfless service to another individual, organization or cause.  This scholarship is not intended to reward athletic or academic achievement, but instead focuses on character.  The recipient should demonstrate positive character traits such as optimism, perseverance, self-confidence, and humility in their attitudes and actions.

Anyone can nominate a student.  The nomination deadline for 2012 is April 1.  More information and the nomination form is available from this website or call Ove Fladberg at 817.845.8688

 

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UA Optimist Club Info

As part of Optimist International, which operates more than 3,000 clubs, the Upper Arlington Optimist Club provides services, scholarships and sponsorships to benefit the youth of Upper Arlington.

Optimist International is an association of more than 3,000 Optimist Clubs round the world dedicated to 'Bringing Out the Best in Kids.' Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

Each Optimist Club determines the nees of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.

Upper Arlington Ohio Optimist Club
Chartered June 1, 1953