SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF WALLOWA COUNTY

 AWARDS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Wallowa County Soroptimists provide funding to benefit individuals and organizations.  YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE!!  More information for all opportunities is available at the Web site: https://www.wallowacountysoroptimist.org/awards-and-grants

$5,000 LARGE COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANT.  This is awarded to one or more Wallowa County organizations to help fund cultural and  educational programs, civic activities or charitable causes that contribute to the health of the community. Priority will be given to projects that improve the lives of women and children in the community. 

SCHOLARSHIP/PROTECH AWARDS FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.  Joseph, Enterprise, Wallowa and home-schooled high school seniors may apply. 

$5,000 CONTINUING UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP.  This scholarship is to recognize and encourage the continued educational pursuits of an outstanding young woman of Wallowa County who demonstrates potential to be successful in her future career path.  The applicant must have completed at least one year of an undergraduate or technical program and is pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited institution. 

COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS for up to $1,000.  These grants fund various community and individual projects and cover a wide range of interests.  The project should meet our mission of "improving the lives of women and girls" in our community. 

$2,000 FELLOWSHIP AWARD.  The Fellowship Award is presented to a woman who is continuing her education with a post graduate (Master's or PhD) program and is established in her business or profession.

$2,000 LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD.  This is a cash award to a woman with financial need and who has primary responsibility for herself or family.  She must be attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program.  This award is given directly to the winner to be used for books, babysitting, school travel, etc.