Memorial Scholarships

Gary Smiga presented the 2022 awards and the renewals from last year. This year there were 5 recipients and 3 renewals.
Annually, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville recognizes outstanding youth with Memorial Education Assistance Awards given in memory of the club members who have passed away while active members. Recipients must be a graduating high school senior attending a college or university, be a resident of Centerville or Washington Township, have a strong record of participation in community service activities and possess a financial need. Applicants also write an essay which is used to select the winners.

The qualifications for the award are as follows: be a graduating high school senior that will be attending a college/university offering a two or four-year degree; be a resident of Centerville or Washington Township; have a strong record of participation in community service activities; possess a financial need.