Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women aged 14 to 17 who volunteer in their community or school. Girls are invited to apply for this annual $500 grant given by Soroptimist International of Davis.
Named for the first Preisdent of Soroptimist, "It is what you do that counts"
Are your activities conducted on a volunteer basis?
Are you caring, compassionate, creative and committed to making the
world a better place?
Have you demonstrated initiative in identifying a problem and trying
to solve it?
Have you had significant and noteworthy accomplishments as a volunteer?
If you can answer yes to these questions and would like to apply,
download an application or pick one up in the scholarship office at Davis High School. The deadline for receipt of applications is Dec. 1 of each year.
The club winner automatically becomes eligible for consideration of a regional award of $1,000.
Past Award Winners:
2007-08:
2006-07:
2005-06: Clarissa Ton-Nu, Yolo County Red Cross
2004-05: Lilian Borunda, Youth in Focus
2003-04: Midori Wong, Davis Interact Club
2002-03: Thania Balcorta, Yolo County Tobacco Youth Coalition
Violet Richardson Application PDF