Deadlines Near for Soroptimist Awards and Scholarships
Posted November 26, 2013 at 5:30 am by Tim Dustrude
The deadlines for Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor awards and scholarships are approaching fast. Local women are encouraged to apply for the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Violet Richardson Award, and the Fellowship Award. Please pass this information to qualified candidates you know!
The Violet Richardson Award honors a young woman age 14-17 who is an active volunteer. For more information, contact Val Keaton,
val [@] valariekeaton [.] com or 425-869-1534. Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on December 1, 2013.
The Women’s Opportunity Award helps a woman improve her life through education and skills training. A woman who is the primary wage earner in her household and is pursuing a degree may apply for this cash award. For more information, contact Sharon Pigman,
sharon [.] pigman [@] gmail [.] com or 378-2949. Completed applications are due by December 15, 2013.
The Fellowship Award will be presented to a woman who is returning to school for postgraduate study leading to an advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) For more information please contact Joyce Sobel at
jsobel [@] rockisland [.] com or 378-4921 or Lenore Bayuk at
bayukll [@] rockisland [.] com or 378-3636. Completed applications are due by January 10, 2014.
To learn more about Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor or to download applications visit www.sifri.org.
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