Programs
Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards program is a unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. The Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.
Why We Do It
Education is the pathway to economically empowering women and girls.
How to Apply
Application period begins on August 1, 2023. Download the forms below and email back to guagua.siapr(at)gmail.com with a copy of your proof of enrollment for this school year.
Why We Do It
Education is the pathway to economically empowering women and girls.
How to Apply
Application period begins on August 1, 2023. Download the forms below and email back to guagua.siapr(at)gmail.com with a copy of your proof of enrollment for this school year.
Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls gives girls the tools they need to achieve their education and career goals, empowering them to break cycles of poverty, violence, and abuse.
What We Do
Soroptimist clubs work in partnership with girls in small groups or a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to be successful.
Why We Do It
Far too many girls face barriers on the pathway to achieving their dreams. Obstacles such as poverty, teen dating violence, and teen pregnancy can get in the way of a girl's ability to make her dreams a reality. Dream It, Be It equips girls to overcome their obstacles, set goals, and head towards success.
Interested? Find out how Soroptimist International of Guagua can work with your school in helping girls achieve their dreams through Dream It, Be It Career Support for Girls in conference or mentoring group format. Email guagua.siapr(at)gmail.com for details.
What We Do
Soroptimist clubs work in partnership with girls in small groups or a conference setting to provide them with the information and resources they want and need to be successful.
Why We Do It
Far too many girls face barriers on the pathway to achieving their dreams. Obstacles such as poverty, teen dating violence, and teen pregnancy can get in the way of a girl's ability to make her dreams a reality. Dream It, Be It equips girls to overcome their obstacles, set goals, and head towards success.
Interested? Find out how Soroptimist International of Guagua can work with your school in helping girls achieve their dreams through Dream It, Be It Career Support for Girls in conference or mentoring group format. Email guagua.siapr(at)gmail.com for details.
A.T.E. (Access To Education)
Scholarship Grants
ATE a Filipino word for older sister. In this instance, ATEs would refer to Soroptimist club members who will implement the project and nurture the beneficiaries in their communities.
Learn more at www.soroptimistinternationalph.org/accesstoeducation
SI Guagua is implementing the following for its A.T.E. program:
Adopt-a-Scholar
A fixed monthly allowance will be provided to scholars to support their daily needs such as transportation cost, internet load for online classes or books/school supplies. This stipend will be provided for the duration of the semester and renewable every semester until they receive their vocational/technical certificate or college degree. A minimum grade of 85 (or its equivalent) is required for renewal to the next semester.
This program is also available to girls/women who are enrolled in Alternative Learning System for Differently-Abled Persons (ALS-DAP) or Alternative Learning System - Education and Skills Training (ALS-EST).
Educational Booster
The club will provide one-time educational support for books and other learning materials, tools of the trade for vocational/technical courses, or providing payment for college preparation exams, college applications, collegiate entrance exams, board exam review centers or board exam fees not exceeding Php10,000.
Special/Focused Classes
The club will provide workshops, seminars, livelihood training for specific knowledge or skills i.e. resume writing, computer literacy, money management, and other income-generating skills like accupressure massage, foot spa etc.
These special classes will be taught by community partners from schools or institutions under SI Guagua's Luz Un Ocampo Community Learning Hub.
Eligibility
1. Female applicants only and must reside in Guagua and neighboring towns in the Second District of Pampanga.
2. Must maintain a per subject grade of 85 (or its equivalent)
3. Financially incapable with parents' monthly income not exceeding Php20,000.
4. For Working Scholars, willing to undergo apprenticeship while studying.
Note that the guidelines above are provided by SIAPR's Special Committee on Access To Education with additional requirements from SI Guagua's A.T.E. committee.
Adopt-a-Scholar
A fixed monthly allowance will be provided to scholars to support their daily needs such as transportation cost, internet load for online classes or books/school supplies. This stipend will be provided for the duration of the semester and renewable every semester until they receive their vocational/technical certificate or college degree. A minimum grade of 85 (or its equivalent) is required for renewal to the next semester.
This program is also available to girls/women who are enrolled in Alternative Learning System for Differently-Abled Persons (ALS-DAP) or Alternative Learning System - Education and Skills Training (ALS-EST).
Educational Booster
The club will provide one-time educational support for books and other learning materials, tools of the trade for vocational/technical courses, or providing payment for college preparation exams, college applications, collegiate entrance exams, board exam review centers or board exam fees not exceeding Php10,000.
Special/Focused Classes
The club will provide workshops, seminars, livelihood training for specific knowledge or skills i.e. resume writing, computer literacy, money management, and other income-generating skills like accupressure massage, foot spa etc.
These special classes will be taught by community partners from schools or institutions under SI Guagua's Luz Un Ocampo Community Learning Hub.
Eligibility
1. Female applicants only and must reside in Guagua and neighboring towns in the Second District of Pampanga.
2. Must maintain a per subject grade of 85 (or its equivalent)
3. Financially incapable with parents' monthly income not exceeding Php20,000.
4. For Working Scholars, willing to undergo apprenticeship while studying.
Note that the guidelines above are provided by SIAPR's Special Committee on Access To Education with additional requirements from SI Guagua's A.T.E. committee.