The Dream It Be It program is designed for girls and young women aged 13 to 18, offering support and essential resources as they move toward high school graduation with goals of college and/or employment. This program encompasses a range of topics, including financial literacy, mental health and well-being, effective employment strategies, and opportunities associated with the Running Start Program. Furthermore, participants will receive informed guidance regarding pathways to higher education through Peninsula College, equipping them for future success.
For more information contact Linda Klinefelter, kliney523@gmail.com (360) 460-5522.
Important forms:
SIA Parental Consent Form May 2026 – PDF
DIBI Application 2026 – PDF
DIBI Application 2026 – Word document
Community Partner Proposal – Word document
DIBI Flyer – May 2026 – PDF
SIS Media Consent Form – PDF
CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Continuing Education Scholarships applications are available her May 15, 2026 and are due August 15, 2026. Applicants must have completed 24 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of post secondary education. The award is intended to help women with financial need who live in Sequim or who attended Sequim High School reach their educational goals. These awards can be used for undergraduate or graduate school. Click here to download the Continuing Education scholarship applicaiton.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are chosen from the Scholarship Notebooks and awarded in May at the Scholarship Awards Night at the high school. Soroptimist International of Sequim gives at least two scholarships to graduating Sequim High School, DVS and OPA senior girls. Preference is given to girls who have faced obstacles and want to continue their education.
SEQUIM PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Sequim Professional/Technical Scholarship applications are on Washboard at thewashboard.org.
The Soroptimist International of Sequim Professional-Technical Scholarships are hosted by the Peninsula College Foundation. There are scholarships for female students seeking a certificate in any of the Professional Technical programs at Peninsula College.
Applicants must be enrolled at Peninsula College in one of the Professional Technical Programs, with the intention of earning a certificate. This award may be given a second time to the same student provided that student continues to meet all criteria.
Preference is given to a student with financial need. Award funds can be used for tuition, mandatory fees, books, and supplies Scholarship funds to be split over each quarter of the academic year for which it is awarded.
Apply for this scholarship at TheWashboard.org. The title of this scholarship on the list is Soroptimist International of Sequim Professional-Technical Scholarship.
Recipients are chosen based on criteria consisting of clearly stated goals, motivation to succeed and achieve those goals, references, extracurricular activities or work, and financial need as set forth in their scholarship notebooks. These awards are paid directly to the student’s choice of institution of learning.
LIVE YOUR DREAM AWARD: EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR WOMEN
The Live Your Dream Award supports education and training for women. will be available online at: https://www.soroptimist.org/our-work/live-your-dream-awards/index.html August 1, 2026. The deadline is November 15, 2026.
These $1000- $3000 awards are available to women who have financial need and provide the primary financial support for their dependents. To qualify, you must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. If you are selected for this award, the funds will be given to you to use for any purpose that will help you reach your career and educational goals. This award is to help you enter or re-enter the job market, or to further your skills and training to upgrade your employment status.
SOROPTIMIST MEDICAL LOAN CLOSET
SIS has provided a Medical Loan Closet for over 50 years to the Sequim community. For more information about this service, go to the “What We Do” tab and click on the “Medical Loan Closet” tab.
Soroptimist International of Sequim is part of Soroptimist International, which consists of Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Europe, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland, Soroptimist International of the South West Pacific and Soroptimist International of Africa. We are part of this global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls.