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Founder Region Fellowship is a nonprofit corporation of the
Founder Region, Soroptimist International of the Americas.
Since 1948, Fellowship has provided fellowships to women in the final
phase of their doctoral degrees. It is governed by a Board of Directors
consisting of a president appointed by the regional Governor-Elect
just prior to assuming her office and six directors elected to represent
their districts in Founder Region.
Fellowships totaling a minimum of $20,000 are awarded each year to graduate
students at universities within the boundaries of the region. During the first sixty years of the program, over $700,000 was awarded to over 250 deserving women. Through these
awards Founder Region Soroptimists acknowledge the value of students' research
work and enable them to complete the academic credential necessary for
their careers.
All Soroptimists in Founder Region contribute $2.00 to Fellowship
as part of their dues. In addition, clubs are asked to commit a minimum
of $250 each year to this Founder Region Identifying Project.
How to become a Fellow — Clubs and individuals can become a Fellow by the contribution of $1,000 to Founder Region Fellowship within a biennium. A member can also contribute the $1,000 through their company's matching donation program. For more information, contact your District Fellowship Director or the Fellowship President.
In the words of a few whom we have helped:
Chris Smith, Professor of Religion, Princeton
"I am grateful for your touch upon my life and all your generosity."
Carol Murray, Public Health, University of Hawaii
"Thank you again for your assistance and easing the challenge of combining single
parenting and an academic career."
Phyllis Kramer, Psychologist
"Your financial support was enormously generous ... the moral support that came with your
vote of confidence and belief in me led to a greater belief in myself.
Thank you again."
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