Soroptimist International of Saratoga County seeking Applicants for Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award
Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, is seeking women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families and are in need of financial assistance to go back to school.
In addition to being the primary wage earner, the applicant is required to:
- Have a financial need;
- Be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills training program;
- Be a resident of any of the locations where there is a Soroptimist Chapter;
- Not have previously been a recipient of this award;
- Soroptimist members are ineligible.
Since 1972, the Soroptimist Women?s Opportunity Awards program has provided women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. The Saratoga County club provides a $5,000 cash grant to its award recipient, who is then eligible for additional awards at the regional and international Soroptimist levels.
Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is part of an international organization with 95,000 members in 120 countries and territories. Soroptimist is a volunteer service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of woman and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. In addition, Soroptimist uses its international voice and official status with the United Nations to advocate on behalf of women?s issues. Soroptimist International of Saratoga County has supported a variety of local service projects since its inception in 1979. Many reflect a special commitment to the needs and concerns for woman and girls. For more information, visit our website at www.soroptimistsaratoga.org or the International website at www.soroptimist.org.
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Date and Time
Saturday Nov 11, 2017