Soroptimists Offering “Live Your Dream” Award: Deadline Nov. 15 

SARATOGA COUNTY — Women who are providing the primary source of financial support for their families while pursuing their education are encouraged to apply for the Soroptimist “Live Your Dream” award. 

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, a volunteer organization for business and professional women, is offering grants up to $5,000 for any costs related to pursuing an education. The first-place award recipient is also eligible for additional awards at the regional and international Soroptimist levels. 

Eligible applicants must: Demonstrate financial need; Be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills training program; Live in or near Saratoga County.   

Research on the impact of the “Live Your Dream” Award has shown that investing in educational opportunities for women results in a “multiplier” effect for their families and communities. 

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is part of an international volunteer women’s organization with 72,000 members in 121 countries and territories. The group provides both hands-on and financial support for programs and people in keeping with the Soroptimist mission to empower and improve the lives of women, girls and the community, locally and globally. Soroptimist uses its international voice and official status with the United Nations to advocate on behalf of women’s issues. For more information: www.soroptimistsaratoga.org. 

Applications must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2024 For more information and a link to the online application go to: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/apply-for-the-live-your-dream-awards.html.  For assistance with the application process, e-mail liveyourdreamsaratoga@gmail.com with questions or to request a mentor.