Scholarships and Awards

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Awards and Scholarships

Worldwide, Soroptimist International distributes nearly $3 million in educational grants to about 2,200 women each year. Locally, SIPK’s fundraising efforts provide money for Soroptimist’s signature Live Your Dream Award, as well as our own club’s Professional/Technical Scholarship and the Helen Cox Scholarship.

In 2024, Soroptimist International of Pasco-Kennewick awarded $50,000 to 28 local women who are seeking to improve their own lives, their families’ lives, and the community.

Many recipients of our awards are survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault. Nearly all of the women and families we serve have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, teen pregnancy, and drug or alcohol addiction. In recent years, the need for education assistance has been greater than ever. SIPK and our generous donors are investing in the dreams of local women and in our community.

  • The Live Your Dream Awards program is an education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects. Funds are paid directly to the individual, so she can use the money in whatever way she needs to continue her education.

    Eligibility Requirements Include:

    • Enrolled or accepted into a vocational or skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.

    • Demonstrates financial need.

    • Provide a transcript showing evidence of academic progress.

    • Provide one to two references.

    • Submit monthly income and expenses.

  • The Professional-Technical Scholarship is designed to support women in achieving their educational and professional goals.  This scholarship assists women pursuing a degree, license, or certificate from an accredited institution, including vocational or technical certificates and undergraduate degrees. The funds are paid directly to the recipient's educational institution.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Women seeking a license, certificate, or technical degree offered by an accredited institution.

    • Provide a transcript showing evidence of academic progress.

    • Preference given to residents living within 75 miles of the Tri-Cities.

    • Provide two academic references.

    • Not a previous recipient of a SI Pasco-Kennewick Professional/Technical Award

  • The Helen Cox Business Scholarship supports women as they strive to achieve their educational and professional aspirations in business and accounting.  The scholarship is specifically designed for women of junior or senior college standing and accepted into a business program. The scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient's educational institution.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • College junior or senior standing.

    • Preference given to residents living within 75 miles of the Tri-Cities.

    • Provide two academic references.

    • Provide a copy of college transcript.

    • Confirmation of admission into a Business Program.

    • Not a previous recipient of the Helen Cox Business Scholarship.