Soroptimists groups seek applications for Live Your Dream awards

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of Port Angeles’ Noon and Jet Set clubs have set Monday, Nov. 15, as the deadline for their Live Your Dream Award applications.

The award is for women who are the heads of household, near the poverty line and in need of financial assistance.

The award can be used for tuition, child care, transportation, textbooks and bills in order to pursue educational goals.

The Noon Club will award $1,000 to $1,500 while the Jet Set plans to award $2,500.

Applicants must live in the Port Angeles area, have financial need, have primary financial responsibility for supporting the family, have at least a 2.5 grade-point average and attend or be accepted into an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program.