Educational Grants

	Virginia Wagner Educational Grant The Midwestern Region's own Virginia Wagner Educational Grant honors the effort and scholarship of a women attending a college or university to earn a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree. This educational Grant was established in 1972. In 2004 the award was named in honor of Dr. Virginia M. Wagner (Midwestern Region Governor 1982-1984) to commemorate her interest in higher education for women. It honors and grants a regional monetary award to a women attending a college or university and who is working toward a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in her chosen field. Emphasis is put on scholarship and effort toward education. Download the Virginia M. Wagner Application Form: PDF format Click here to email the Chairperson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Violet Richardson Award "It's what you do that counts" was the motto of Violet Richardson, President of the first Soroptimist Club. The Violet Richardson Award recognizes and honors young women between the ages of 14 and 17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting durgs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are of particular interest. This award is administered by local, participating Soroptimist clubs and is not available in all communities. Soroptimist headquarters and regions do not distribute or accept applications. Contact your local Soroptimist club or email the Region Chairperson for more infomation. Click here to email the Chairperson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Women's Opportunity Award The Women’s Opportunity Awards program is Soroptimist’s major service project. These cash awards are given to women who are financially responsible for their families and who need to further their education, skills and/or training in order to imporve their employment status. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and cannot have already earned an undergraduate degree. Contact your local Soroptimist club for more infomation