The Live Your Dream Awards program from Soroptimist is a special educational prize for women who are the main breadwinners in their families. The Live Your Dream Awards provide women with the tools they need to further their careers via education, training, and employment.

Almost 1,700 women worldwide receive education grants totaling more than $2.8 million from Soroptimist each year.
More than half of the Live Your Dream Award winners have experienced domestic abuse, human trafficking, or sexual assault. The majority of the families and women they assist have surmounted significant challenges including poverty, teen pregnancies, and drug or alcohol addiction. Recipients of the Live Your Dream Awards may utilize the financial prize to help cover expenses like books, childcare, tuition, and transportation that are related to their pursuit of a higher education.

Brief Details

• Provided by: Soroptimist International
• Date of application opening: August 1, 2023
• Deadline: November 15, 2023
• Gender: Female
• Type: Award
• Eligible Nations: International

Prize Levels

Potential awards range from $1,000 to $16,000 for recipients to pursue their education:

• $1000 Club-Level: Although award amounts differ, club-level awardees often get $1,000 from their neighborhood Soroptimist club.
• $5000 Region-Level: After that, local winners can apply for a $3,000 or $5,000 regional reward.
• $10,000 International Finalists: Recipients of regional honors can then apply for one of three worldwide awards.

Eligibility

You may submit an application if you are a woman who:

• Primarily sustains yourself and your dependents financially. Children, a husband, a partner, siblings, and/or parents can all be considered dependents.
• Has a need for money.
• Has been accepted or is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, a vocational/skills training program, or both.
• Is driven to help you meet your academic and professional objectives.
• Resides in a nation or territory that is a member of Soroptimist International of the Americas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
• Hasn’t previously received a Live Your Dream or Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award.
• Possesses no graduate degree.
• Is not a Soroptimist, a Soroptimist International of the Americas employee, or a member of either organization’s close family.

Documents Requirement

• 2 references letter.
• 2 essays.
• Take into account your financial circumstances.

How to Apply?

Every year, the application period runs from August 1 to November 15.

For more information, kindly refer to Soroptimist International’s official website.

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