Thursday, 14 September 2017 15:05

Grant for a Woman Student

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Soroptimist International of Saratoga County, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, is offering a $5,000 grant opportunity to a local woman who provides the primary source of income for her family—who also seeks financial assistance in order to go back to school. 

In addition to being the primary wage earner, applicants are required to show a financial need; to be accepted or enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational skills-training program; to be residents of any location where there is a Soroptimist chapter; and to not have previously been a recipient of this award.

Soroptimist members are ineligible.

Women who meet these criteria and wish to apply for this grant are welcome to email a request for an application to Cynthia Eletto at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Applications must be returned to Soroptimist International of Saratoga County by Nov. 15.

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