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December 15 Deadline To Apply For Women's Education Grant

Women going back to school with primary financial responsibility for their family who need help to complete their education can apply for a $1,000 grant offered by Soroptimist International

 

From Soroptimist International of the East Bay


Are you trying to improve life for yourself and your family? Are you going back
to school?  Do you need financial assistance to complete your education?

Since 1972, Soroptimist International has been helping women the world over reclaim their dreams through the Women’s Opportunity Awards program. This program provides cash grants to women who are working to better their lives through additional skills training and education.

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You are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant if you are a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependants, attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program and have a financial need.


For local information about applying to the Women’s Opportunity Awards
program, please contact Soroptimist International of the East Bay's Bonnie Mertz via e-mail at sieastbay@soroptimist.net.

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The application deadline is December 15.

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