Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor is offering a $2,000 “Educational Opportunity Award.”

This award helps women to overcome financial difficulties and better their lives through education and training. The recipient may use the cash award to offset any costs of higher education. It will be granted to a woman living in San Juan County who is enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational degree program of study, including online educational programs. An applicant does not need to be the primary wage earner in a household to be eligible.

Application forms are at www.sifri.org or at the Toy Box, 20 First Street, Friday Harbor. Applications must be postmarked by January 11, 2016. For more info, email dianasibert@gmail.com or call 370-5269.