One scholarship is awarded each year to a local woman who is the primary wage earner in her family to assist with meeting career/educational goals. Additional cash awards may be available for other qualified applicants.

Determine if you are eligible – Eligible applicants are women who:

• Provide the primary financial support for her dependents (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program
• Are motivated to achieve their educational and career goals
• Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries or territories
• Have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award; are not a Soroptimist member, employee of Soroptimist or immediate family of either.