Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Women's Opportunity Awards program accepting applications



Soroptimist International of Calaveras County (SICC) is seeking applications for its Women’s Opportunity Awards.  The Women’s Opportunity Awards program was established in 1972 to assist women with the primary financial responsibility for their families to obtain the skills-training and education necessary to improve their employment status and standard of living for themselves and their family.  Each year, $1.5 million in club, region and international funds are awarded to more than 1,500 women in Soroptimist’s 19 member countries and territories.  The women receiving these financial awards may use them for any costs associated with their educational efforts, including tuition, books, child care, and transportation.  The chosen recipient of SI of Calaveras County will also be considered for additional awards at the regional and international levels. The application deadline is December 15, 2012. 
To obtain an application, please send an email request to starfish0406@sbcglobal.net.  To learn more about Soroptimist and the Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards online, please visit www.soroptimist.org.