Soroptimist International of Schenectady supports the following annual award programs:

The Soroptimist International of Schenectady Beatrice Hocking SCCC Award:
Named after the club’s first president, this annual award is given to a deserving student at Schenectady Community College.

The Soroptimist International of the Americas Live Your Dream Award:
Since 1972, the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards program (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) has disbursed more than $25 million to tens of thousands of women who have overcome poverty, domestic and sexual violence, divorce, the death of a spouse, or other life challenges. They are women—just like you—who had the courage and determination to turn their lives around.

Recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, including books, childcare and transportation. The program begins on the club level, where award amounts vary. Club recipients become eligible to receive region-level awards, which are granted through Soroptimist’s 28 geographic regions. Currently, each Soroptimist region grants one first-place award for $5,000.

• To see the eligibility requirements, click here.
• To download an application form, click here.
• To download reference forms, click here.
• To submit your application, click here.

Community Service Awards

Every year, Soroptimist International of Schenectady awards funds to select community organizations. You can download the information and application by clicking the links below.

Information & Application