2025 The Caroline Treadway Jaime "Dream It, Be It" Soroptimist of El Centro Educational Award"

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Since 1972, Soroptimist has disbursed more than $25 million to tens of thousands of women, helping them to achieve their educational goals and build better lives for their families. Soroptimist is a 501(c) (3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs.

Through Dream It, Be It, Soroptimist clubs provide girls who face obstacles with guidance, training, and resources that will prepare them for career success.

This educational award is offered to high school Senior girls who have attended Soroptimist International of El Centro’s, “STEAM WARS” Conference and/or Dream It Be It workshops. The awardees receiving these financial awards may use them for any costs associated with their educational efforts, including but not limited to tuition, books, childcare, and transportation.

Educational Award Amount: Up to $1,000 will be awarded to a female high school graduating Senior who has participated in the Soroptimist International of El Centro’s Dream It, Be It "STEAM WARS" Conference and/or Dream It Be It workshops

Payment: The disbursement of funds will be paid when proof of enrollment or acceptance into the college, university, or vocational/licensing program is provided.

The awardees of this inaugural educational award will be considered for additional funding periodically throughout the year. The additional support will depend on the awardee responding to the Club's correspondence and providing progress reports on their studies. Additional funding is subject to the Club's discretion and financial availability.

Funding reevaluation for additional support will be on a 6-month basis for up to (2) years.

Selection Criteria: This educational award is based on a combination of financial need, academic performance and a written essay.

Finalists will be interviewed after March 15th at a date to be determined. Candidates who attended the "STEAM WARS" conference and/or Dream It Be It workshops may only apply for "The Caroline Treadway Jaime - Dream It Be It" Educational Award and must use the "The Caroline Treadway Jaime- Dream It Be It" Educational Award application.

Application Requirements: Applicant must be a female high school graduating Senior who has been accepted into a two-year OR four-year post-secondary institution OR a Licensing/Certification Program.

Deadline: Applications are due May 5, 2025. Award recipients will be notified by mid to late May 2025. Not all applicants will be selected for awards. Applications can only be submitted to Soroptimist International of El Centro. Your application will be reviewed by a panel of judges, but all information will remain confidential.

Application Requirements:

A female graduating high school Senior
Has participated in the Soroptimist International of El Centro “STEAM WARS” Conference and/or Dream It Be It workshops

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email (Can not be High School provided email) *

example@example.com

Please type a response to the prompt listed below. The complete response must be contained in the space provided. No documents outside this application may be submitted as part of the essay.

Describe something you learned at the DIBI Conference "STEAM WARS" Conference on January 11, 2025 that influenced your life goals and how you will incorporate it into your post-graduation education plans for college or a licensing/certification program.

EXTRA*: Feel free to include any challenges you’ve faced and how you think this
award could help you.

Upload your essay*

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Please upload a reference form. Minimum 1 (Acceptable formats: Doc, PDF, JPEG, or PNG)*

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Please upload an unofficial transcript(s) (Acceptable formats: Doc, PDF, JPEG, or PNG)*

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Graduating High School Attended*

List any academic honors, awards and other extracurricular accomplishments received.*

Were you involved in any school or community/volunteer service activities during high school? If so please list the organization and the years involved.

Were you involved in any school or community sports during high school?

YesNo

List any sport, organization, or workplace where you took a leadership role. (ex. Captain, President, Founder, Shift Supervisor at work, etc.) Name the organization and role. *

List School or Community Organizations you belonged to during high school. *

Was a FASFA filed?*

YesNo

Are you receiving financial aid? If not, would you like help?*

If not, would you like help or more information on how to apply?*

YesNo

Number of family members in your household who will attend college next year including yourself.

Name of vocational school /college/ university planning to attend?*

What is the degree or major you are pursuing?*

Choose a Program (can select more than one)*

Projected Annual Cost of Attendance:

Have you applied for any other scholarships?

YesNo

Sources of educational funding List amounts available for each below.

Would you classify yourself as economically disadvantaged?

YesNo

Do one or any of these apply to you? (multiple can be selected)

Are you a teen parent or are you responsible for anyone living with you?

YesNo

Are you the first in your immediate family to go to college?

YesNo

Are you a first-generation college/university student?

YesNo

Highest Level of Education of parent and/or guardian #1

Highest Level of Education of parent and/or guardian #2

Which category best describes you? Please select all that are included in your identity.

What is your annual household income? (Check One)

How did you hear about the SIEC “STEAM WARS” conference? (multiple can be selected)

Please read the following information carefully. When you type your name below, you are agree to what you have read.

I certify that all the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I will notify Soroptimist if there are any changes
I certify that I wrote this application without the use of artificial intelligence, and all that all essays are my own writing.
I certify that this is the only application I have made—in any format or to any address—this year for a Soroptimist Dream It, Be It Educational Award.
I have read, understood and agree to Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. privacy policy.

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The Caroline Treadway Jaime Dream It, Be It (DIBI) Educational Award Application

Student Information

Essay Prompt

Reference Forms(s)

Unofficial Transcripts

High School Information

Financial Information

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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