Violet Richardson Award
Soroptimist International awards the Violet Richardson Award to young women ages 14-17 who have made outstanding contributions to volunteer efforts in their communities.
Award Amount
$2,500–$10,000
per year
Deadline
December 1
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
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Track your service hours meticulously
Document the impact of your service
Get recommendations from organization leaders
Show sustained commitment over time
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$10,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$10,000
one-time award
Loan Interest Saved
$3,500
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students with demonstrated community service commitment |
| Demographics | Community-oriented students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | No — one-time award |
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