Win Scholarships by 'Speaking' and/or 'Writing'
- Calhoun County Democrats
- Jan 26, 2024
- 1 min read
The Talladega Optimist Club has opened their annual Essay and Oratorical Contests to the surrounding areas - including Calhoun County!
The Essay contest deadline is February 2, 2024 - so if you are interested - read the rules and complete the application and write your essay quickly!
The Oratorical contest deadline is March 1, 2024.

The rules and applications are below. Click on the links in red! Read carefully - and GOOD LUCK!
2023-2024 Optimist Scholarship Contests
Topic: "Optimism: How it Connects Us”
Essay Contest
Deadline: Mailed or delivered to chair by February 2, 2024
Topic: “How to Change the World with Optimism”
Oratorical Contest
Deadline: Mailed or delivered to chair March 1, 2024
Program: Monday, March 11th at 6:00pm at the
Alabama School for the Deaf
Baynes Hall Video Conference Room
Topic: “How to Change the World with Optimism”
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing CCDHH Contest
Mailed or delivered to chair by April 1, 2024
Program: Monday, April 8th at 6:00pm at the
Alabama School for the Deaf
Baynes Hall Video Conference Room
More information or questions?
Vera Hendrix – Talladega Optimist Club
vhendril@bellsouth.net - 256-493-5905 – voice or text
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