Scholarships and Awards

Mia Day, Sarah Amesbury, Trinity Supelana-Mix, Catherine (Cat) Prescott, Megan Pickett, Madison (Madi) Gray, Kelly Arana-Sandoval, Abigail Lambert, Tara Vivrett, Sofia Rodriguez, Alexa DeLaCruz, Yvonne

Every year Soroptimist International distributes more than $2.9 million in education awards to over 2,000 women all over the world.

Locally here in Ashland our Soroptimist club awards between $15,000 and $25,000 annually to girls and women in our community through five different scholarships. Our goal in the next decade is to expand this program to reach a greater diversity of women by increasing both funding and number of scholarships we offer.

Continuing Education:

Live Your Dream Award is Soroptimist of America’s signature awards project. It aids female heads of households seeking to improve their economic status by gaining additional skills, training and education
Professional & Technical Award (COMING SOON!)

Scholarships for High School Graduating Seniors:

Vicki Smith Memorial Scholarship (Ashland High School)
Vo-Tech (Ashland & Phoenix High Schools)

Scholarships for enrolled students at Southern Oregon University (SOU)

SOU Grant-in-Aid
SOU Athletic Award

Sarah Amesbury, 2023 Live Your Dream Award Recipient
	Applications are accepted from August 1 through November 15 Funds paid directly to recipient Click here to apply
Live Your Dream (LYD) Award is for women who are the primary source of support for their families. Award recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education such as books, childcare, tuition or transportation. Awardees at the local-level become eligible to win an additional award up to $5,000 from the larger Northwest Region of SI-America.
In 2023 SI Ashland awarded three LYD awards for a total of $6,500
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant provides the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents. Has financial need. Is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Resides in the Rogue Valley Does not have a graduate degree For more information click here

Tara Vivrett and Trinity Supelana-Mix, 2023 Vicki Smith Memorial Scholarship Award Recipients
		Application deadline FEBRUARY Funds Paid Directly to College or University of Choice HOW TO APPLY: Contact Ashland High School Counseling Office
The Vicki Smith Memorial Scholarship recognizes young women who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and have the potential to be role models for other women in their career. Selection criteria include scholastic achievement, community/school involvement or demonstrated volunteer ethic, and a desire to enter a profession of service.
In 2023, SI Ashland awarded two scholarships for a total of $4,800
ELIGIBILITY: Ashland High School graduating female student Accepted or pending acceptance into a four-year college or university Cumulative GPA 3.25 or higher
Madison (Madi) Gray 2023 SOU Athletic Recipient
	Application deadline April 15 Funds paid directly to Southern Oregon University How to apply: Nominations are made by the coaches of each sport with a maximum of two nominations per sport. Selection and interviews are conducted by SI Ashland and approved by the SOU foundation
SOU Athletic scholarships are awarded to female students based on their athletic abilities, contribution to the team, and community service.
In 2023, SI Ashland awarded two scholarships for a total of $5,000
ELIGIBILITY: Women athletes participating in NAIA Intercollegiate varsity sports Cumulative minimum GPA 3.0 at time selection of the award is made Demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities Involvement in community service

2022 SOU Grant-in-Aid Award Recipient
	How to apply: Complete the Southern Oregon Scholarship application here prior to March 15th Southern Oregon Scholarship Application - Financial Aid & Scholarships Funds paid directly by SOU to cover tuition and other educational expenses
Our SOU Grant-in-Aid scholarships are awarded to women enrolled at Southern Oregon University to assist their completion of a 4-year degree. Awardees are selected based on scholastic achievement, contribution to the community, and desire to enter a profession of service.
In 2023, SI Ashland awarded one scholarship for $3,000
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible students must be full-time Juniors or Seniors enrolled at SOU Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better with a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences Financial need

2023 VoTech Award Recipients
	Application deadline FEBRUARY Funds paid directly to college, university or educational institution of choice How to apply: Contact Ashland or Phoenix High School Counseling Office
Our VoTech scholarships are awarded to female students enrolling in a community college or technical school and seeking a technical certificate, license, or associate degree. Selection criteria include community and school involvement, demonstrated volunteer ethic, and a desire to enter a field of trade or technical field. Not available to students entering a 4-year degree program.
In 2023, SI Ashland awarded six scholarships for a total of $4,000
ELIGIBILITY: Graduating Senior at either Ashland or Phoenix High School Accepted or pending acceptance into an accredited vocational or technical program Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher Demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities and presents a plan to maximize her career potential