The Soroptimist International of Canton/Stark County again this year is offering the Virginia Wagner Award to aid a student in undergraduate or graduate school. This program fulfills one of Soroptimist’s goals . . . “to strive for human rights for all people, and, in particular, to advance the status of women.”
The Virginia Wagner Award winner is eligible for a cash award of First place – $550 and Second place – $500 from the local club. The local club winner is eligible for an additional award if they are the first place winner in the region.
The following weighted guidelines are used in selecting a winner:
- Scholarship (Weight 15)
- Extra Curricular Activities (Weight 15)
- Financial need (Weight 15)
- Effort Toward Education (Weight 35)
- General Impression (Weight 20)
The application form is to be completed on-line at www.bestforwomencanton.org.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ADDRESS ON-LINE BY JANUARY 15, 2012.