Soroptimist of Zanesville Programs

Soroptimist International of Zanesville’s Follow Your Dream Award Application

Soroptimist’s mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of Zanesville’s Follow Your Dream Award provides women in Muskingum County with cash to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, additional skills training or job placement.

The ultimate goal of the program is remove the obstacles that would prevent a woman from improving her economic status through education and or employment. This award would cover education or work related fees up to $150 that would not be covered by traditional (FAFSA) type funding for non degree seeking programs, certifications or licensure, or to enroll in a skills program such as real estate school, serve safe certification, barber school, etc) or to purchase necessary and required supplies or equipment.

To see more information about the award and to apply please print and submit the form below:

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Soroptimist International Midwestern Region

www.simwr.org

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Soroptimist International of the Americas

Soroptimist.org
Liveyourdream.org

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The Program Focus of Soroptimist of the Americas and MidWestern Region

The Program Focus of the Midwestern Region and Soroptimist International of America is to invest in the dreams of half a million women and girls by removing obstacles that prevent or hinder access to education and training. 

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Transitions

Soroptimist International of Zanesville members annually volunteer to revitalize and renovate rooms at Transitions, the local women's shelter. These renovations provide a more pleasant, safe, and home-like ambiance for women and children.

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Education Awards

Soroptimist of Zanesville awards three Educational Grants for women and girls in March of each year.

Live Your Dream Award

Live Your Dream Award ( formerly WOA) is Soroptimist ‘s major service project to assist women who provide the primary source of financial support for their family by giving them resources they need to improve their education, skills, and employment prospects. See SIMWR.org for full details. At-large applications are automatically forwarded to your club Live Your Dream Award Chair or your club president.

Live Your Dream Award Application Page for those enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program or undergraduate degree program

Virginia Wagner Educational Grant

The Midwestern Region’s special Virginia Wagner Educational Grant honors the effort and scholarship of a women attending a college or university to earn a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree in her chosen field. This educational Grant was established in 1972 and later named in honor of Dr. Virginia M. Wagner, past Midwestern Region Governor, to commemorate her interest in higher education for women.

Virginia Wagner Award Application for those currently enrolled in college

The Zanesville Club participates in several fundraising activities to support projects and education awards. These Fundraising projects include: Annual Style Show and Silent Auction, Women’s Golf Outing and Pecan Sales every October & November.

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