THE MISSION

Soroptimist International of Parker is a nonprofit organization founded here in Parker in 1965, to empower Women and Girls to “Live Their Dream” through access to education. 

Esther Beaver was our founding President in 1965, a long-time member of Soroptimist Int’l of Parker and a prominent community leader in La Paz County, who demonstrated perfectly what it means to be a responsible citizen in today’s society.   

To celebrate Esther’s accomplishments in Soroptimist, this scholarship will be awarded to three graduating female high-school students by providing each with a $2,000.00, $1,000.00 & a $500.00 scholarship to help them realize their goals.

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Our scholarship programs are open to all graduating FEMALE students ages 16 – 19 years who have distinguished themselves as volunteers and/or leaders. Each applicant competes for scholarship funds by completing an application and submitting an essay. You must also submit a letter from a member of our community or official of the school, supporting your selection. It is the goal of this scholarship to provide students the financial support to pursue training or education beyond High School in order to live their lives to their full potential.

ALL female students are encouraged to apply…as winners are not only selected on academic performance but are based on the overall presentation reflected on the scholarship application which includes their accomplishments, goals, volunteer activities, and the “ingenuity” of their essay.

THE REQUIREMENTS

 Soroptimist International of Parker will award a conditional scholarship to the recipients at a luncheon in their honor. In order for a recipient to receive funds, certain conditions must be met:

1. Must be a female student, graduating from a high school in La Paz County in the year 2024                                                                                (It doesn’t matter where the student resides)
2. Must be accepted at a college, university, technical or trade school, and be enrolled to be taking at least 12 units.
3. Must maintain at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average.
4. Must have letter from community leader or school official to favor selection.
5. Must be involved in at least 1 volunteer and/or leadership activity.
6. Applicant cannot be an immediate family member of a current Soroptimist member.