Foundation SCHOLARSHIP

The Chippewa Falls Optimist Foundation is happy to offer two $250 scholarships to students that attend a high school in Chippewa Falls.

1. Complete the entire application form found below.

2. Letter of  recommendation from teacher must be sent directly to our     

      foundation by the deadline and not given to the student. 

3. Applications must be received or postmarked by April 18, 2025

4. Send to : 

                   Chippewa Falls Optimist Foundation

                   PO Box 64

                   Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Optimist International 

Essay Topic for 2025: "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success”

Deadline: January 19, 2025

Chippewa Falls club level winners. Congratulations!

• First place receiving $200 and a medallion: Lauren M.
• Second place receiving $100 and a medallion: Eric A.
• Third place $50 and a medallion: Addison S. 

First place club winner will advance to district competition where a first place $2,500 college scholarship will be awarded. Second place $1000 and third place $500 will be awarded. 

• The contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of October 1, at the start of the current school year and not enrolled as a degree seeking student at a post-secondary institution. There is no minimum age.