Soroptimist Intl. of Bend offering educational awards

Applications for the “Live Your Dream” Awards offered by Soroptimist International of Bend will be taken from Oct. 1 until Nov. 15. Applications are available online at www.sibend.org.

A minimum of two $2,000 educational awards will be given. One of the scholarships is specifically set aside for a Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) member in good standing meeting the award criteria.

To qualify, the applicant must be a financially needy, head of household woman who is pursuing higher education. “LYDA” applicants must be entering into or enrolled in a college certificate/degree program.

The money may be used for any educational expense including tuition, child care, and/or transportation by the awardees.

For over 30 years, the SI Bend women’s service club, has awarded $60,000+ to local women in educational assistance.

The annual SI Bend Holiday Evergreen fundraising sale (going on now at www.sibend.org ) supports these awards.

Visit www.sibend.org to view and download applications, or contact Soroptimist member Jan Swander at j.m.swander@gmail.com for more information. The deadline for award entries is November 15, 2018.