The Fitchburg Optimist Club Scholarship for Community Service to Youth is awarded to Fitchburg residents pursuing higher education who are involved working and/or volunteering with youth in the community. The scholarship is open to residents of the city of Fitchburg age 21 or under who will be continuing their education in the coming year. The winners are each awarded $1,000 toward their education/training and there is a potential for an additional secondary award.