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'Live Your Dream' Committee Chair:
Page Mitchem, 443-277-9957
​Our Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace Live Your Dream Award Program provides recognition by giving women the resources to further their education, help offset tuition costs, pay student loans or find reliable childcare. The program is designed to help constituents worry less about financial matters and focus on educational matters helping women to 'Live Your Dream'.
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The signature Live Your Dream program of Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace is designed to assist women in Harford and Cecil County, MD providing award recipient's monetary assistance to women serving as the primary source of financial support for their families.
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Our signature programs are designed, formulated and adhere to Soroptimist International of America published guidelines. The curriculum of our programs focuses on providing pathways for girls and young women to achieve their personal educational goals in preparation for successful careers.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Eligible Live Your Dream applicants are women who are:
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Self-motivated to achieve your education and career goals.
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Serves as the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents. (Dependents can include children, spouse, partner, siblings and/or parents).
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Has financial need and reside in Maryland.
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Currently enrolled or accepted to a vocational training program or an undergraduate degree program.
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Applicant does not have a graduate degree.
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Applicant is not a member of, an immediate family member, relative or an employee of Soroptimist International of the Americas or Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace, Maryland.
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Previous Soroptimist International of Havre de Grace, Maryland Live Your Dream award recipients are not eligible.
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Applicants must have a valid Social Security Number or Tax ID number. (Required for tax purposes and is only necessary if you are a resident of the United States. You will not be asked to share this information unless you are an award recipient).
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Video for tips on submitting your application:
https://soroptimist.imgix.net/03-our-work/live_your_dream_awards/tips-for-applying.mp4
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
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Think about whom your two biggest cheerleaders are, they can be mentors, teachers, counselors, supervisors, colleagues, or case managers. No need to collect letters.
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We'll provide a reference form in the Application Portal. Let us hear your voice in your story.
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Draft Your Personal Statement In 750 words or less, tell us about the challenges you’ve faced and how you think this award could help you live your dream.
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You'll submit your personal statement in the Application Portal.
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Plan and submit Your two Personal References.
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Applications must be submitted using the Live Your Dream Application online portal. To begin your application visit:
Revision Aug 2024
