Scholarship name: The Live Your Dream Awards

Sponsored by: Soroptimist International of the Americas

Deadline: November 15, 2016

Potential payout: various amounts up to $10,000

Eligibility restriction: Applicants must be women who are the primary financial support in their household. Full eligibility requirements here.

What’s required: A completed application form, including financial information and a 750-word essay, along with completed reference forms (not letters) from two different people. Full requirements here: http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.

Tips: Read the FAQ page, and watch the video on How to Submit Your Dream Award Application. Read and follow the application instructions carefully.

Where to get info: http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/live-your-dream-awards