The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards program (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) has disbursed more than $30 million since 1972 to tens of thousands of women who have overcome poverty, domestic and sexual violence, divorce, the death of a spouse, or other life challenges. Through the Live Your Dream Awards, the Soroptimist International of Oakland has assisted women entering or re-entering the workforce to obtain the education and skills training they need to improve their employment status. The award is a $2,000 scholarship for a returning woman student with dependents, either undergrad or graduate, enrolled this year. The first-place recipients then compete nationally for one of three $10,000 finalist awards. The cash awards may be used for any expenses related to educational pursuits. For more information, visit the Soroptimist website. The application is due November 15, 2015.
The Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards program (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) has disbursed more than $30 million since 1972 to tens of thousands of women who have overcome poverty, domestic and sexual violence, divorce, the death of a spouse, or other life challenges. Through the Live Your Dream Awards, the Soroptimist International of Oakland has assisted women entering or re-entering the workforce to obtain the education and skills training they need to improve their employment status. The award is a $2,000 scholarship for a returning woman student with dependents, either undergrad or graduate, enrolled this year. The first-place recipients then compete nationally for one of three $10,000 finalist awards. The cash awards may be used for any expenses related to educational pursuits. For more information, visit the Soroptimist website. The application is due November 15, 2015.