Soroptimist Seek Applicants For Women's Opportunity Award

Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to go back to school can now obtain applications for the Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist International of Accomack County's major service project.

 Applications are available by contacting Wanda Smith at (757) 787- 4744. Completed applications must be returned to Soroptimist International of Accomack County by November 16.

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 Accomack County club will provide a cash grant to its award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist South Atlantic Region level, where one recipient will receive $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.

Soroptimist International of Accomack County is a volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 1954, the Accomack County club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas where almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women.

In addition to participating in the Women's Opportunity Awards program, Soroptimist International of Accomack County's mission is to promote the best for women and girls.
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