Grants for Women & Girls
Pathway to Success
Grants up to $2,000 for Napa women 21 years and older who have encountered roadblocks in their lives but are pursuing vocational training or undergraduate education, and are in need of financial support as they pursue their pathway to success.
Applications accepted December 1st – March 1st.
This program is unique to Soroptimist International of Napa.
The Future is You!
$1,000 grants are awarded to graduating senior girls in each of Napa Valley Unified School District high schools.
This grant is intended for young women who represent the first generation in their families to pursue post-secondary education such as vocational/trade school, junior college or university.
We welcome young women who have persisted in the face of obstacles, and are looking for career paths that will help them give back to the community.
This grant series is made possible by Soroptimist International of Napa.
Applications accepted November 1 – March 7th.
The Future is You! Scholarship application.
Live Your Dream
Grants $1,000 to $10,000 to women who are the financial head of their household, have been accepted or are enrolled in vocational training or undergraduate education, and are in financial need to pursue their education and career goals.
Applications accepted August 15th – November 15th.
This program is made possible through Soroptimist International of the Americas.
Soroptimist International of the Americas Live Your Dream Awards
Violet Richardson Award & Grant
Honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as environmental stewardship, working to end discrimination and poverty, fighting drugs, crime and violence.
Violet Richardson was the president of the first Soroptimist club in Alameda County in 1921, and believed “It’s what you do that counts.” She was an active force in her community and committed to creating opportunities for girls and young women. Soroptimist established this award to honor her memory and her dedication to volunteer action.
The Violet Richardson Award program begins at the local Soroptimist club level. Soroptimist International of Napa awards the winner with a $500 cash prize to the winner and $500 given to the charity of their choice.
Applications accepted September 1st – December 15th.
This grant is made possible through Soroptimist International’s Founder Region, which includes Soroptimist International of Napa.
Violet Richardson Award Application Form
Violet Richardson Award Media Consent Form
Founder Region Fellowship Grants
These are grants of up to $10,000 awarded to outstanding women who are enrolled in the final phase of their doctoral program at a graduate school within our Founder Region, which includes Napa, Northern California, and several U.S Territories.
Applications accepted November 1st to January 20th.