The Soroptimist International of Yreka club is accepting applications from students in the Yreka Union High School District and other northern Siskiyou County high schools including Butte Valley, Etna and Happy Camp.

One academic and one vocational scholarship are available, worth $1,000 each for just Yreka High School. One academic and one vocational scholarship are also available, worth $1,000 each, for just all northern Siskiyou County High Schools (Butte Valley, Etna, Happy Camp and Yreka). Applications can be obtained through the counselors at the individual high schools. The application deadline is April 30, 2010.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in more than 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefiting women and girls. Soroptimist’s mission is to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.