Soroptimist International of Trenton Area Award applications

Soroptimist International of Trenton Area Awards

The Virginia Wagner Award - Women who are attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible to apply. Judging is based on effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Deadline to apply: 1-10-14.  Contact Nancy Nagle at nancy.nagle@sbcglobal.net.

The Women’s Opportunity Award assists women who have the primary financial responsibility for their families to obtain the skills/training and education necessary to improve their employment status and standard of living for themselves and their families.  Judging is based on effort toward education, scholarship, extracurricular activities, and financial need.                          Deadline to apply: 12-2-13.  Contact Sandy Rushlau at srushlau@comcast.net.

The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women ages 14-17

who are engaged in volunteer activities within their communities or schools.  Deadline to apply: 11-15-13. Contact Pat Bryan at luv2walk2000@yahoo.com.

The Audrey Seay Memorial Scholarship is a Trenton Area scholarship program honoring a former member, Audrey Seay, who was active in many professional and community activities, including as past Mayor of Trenton. Applicants must be a junior or senior attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing.  The eligible applicant must demonstrate a connection to the SI of Trenton Area service area and demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and sound educational goals. Deadline to apply: 11-15-13.  Contact Gini Lebold at vlebold@yahoo.com.

If you are interested in Soroptimist membership, please contact Barb Rigg at brigg91@comcast.net or (734) 676-5106.