Our Programs
Live Your Dream Education and Training Award for Women - a unique education award for women who are head of household Click here for more info
Dream it, Be It Career Support For Girls - Gives girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals. Empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence and abuse
Ruby Award - Honors non-Soroptimist women who are making extraordinary efforts on behalf of other women
Violet Richardson Award - Honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for their volunteerism
Young Woman of the Month - Recognizes exceptional young women, selected in partnership with the Dixon High Schools
High School Scholarships -
Touch From Above Youth Advancement Awards - A memorial award program for exceptional youth
Fellowship - A Founder Region Signature Project - Awards grants to outstanding women in the final phase of their doctoral program within Founder Region.
Community Grants - Supports local non-profit organizations and their programs
Welcome to getting started with the Soroptimist International Live Your Dream program. This program is for women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training. To apply, click on the link below. The application deadline is November 15, 2026. If you have questions, contact the Chair, Barbara Rigdon, at barbara.rigdon@yahoo.com
SI of Dixon will provide grants of a minimum of $1,000 award to each award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist Founder Region level, where recipients could receive up to an additional $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.
Soroptimist, a 501(c)(3) organization that relies on charitable donations to support its programs, also powers LiveYourDream.org—an online community offering offline volunteer opportunities in support of women and girls. For more information about how Soroptimist improves the lives of women and girls, visit www.soroptimist.org.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
Is motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
Resides in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
Has not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity or Live Your Dream Award.
Does not have a graduate degree.
Is not a Soroptimist member, an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or immediate family of either.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Through their contributions, our sponsors help us fund scholarships, career development programs, and community initiatives that create lasting change. Their support makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Are you interested in making an impact? Join us as a sponsor and help us continue our mission of empowering women and girls. Sponsorship offers an opportunity to support a meaningful cause while gaining visibility in the community.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.
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