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Scholarships
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP
Description: The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
Due Date: November 15, 2012
Application: ZI Amelia Earhart Scholarship Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Donna Couch, Zonta Club of Parker County
Email: donnac@ZontaDistrict10.org
YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (YWPA) AWARD
Description: The Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women in secondary level or pre-university schools, ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. District recipients receive US$1,000, and five international recipients are selected from the district recipients to receive awards of US$3,000 each.
Due Date: April 1, 2013
Application: ZI YWPA Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Suzi Feickert, Zonta Club of Houston
Email: suzif@ZontaDistrict10.org
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Description: The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master's degrees in business management. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients. Zonta International awards scholarships of US$1,000 each at the district level and twelve international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000 each. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded annually and may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.
Due Date: May 31, 2013
Application: ZI Jane M KLausmann Scholarship Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Tiffany Smith, Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma
Email: tiffanys@ZontaDistrict10.org
Z CLUB/GOLDEN Z CLUB CONTEST
Description: The Emma L. Conlon Service Award is a contest for Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs. These awards recognize those clubs whose projects and programs best express the ideals of Zonta International through local and international service and advocacy to advance the status of women worldwide. First place clubs receive US$1,000; second place clubs receive US$500; and third place clubs receive US$250. The award money is to be used for the club's service projects.
Due Date: See Application
Application: Z Club/Golden Z Club Contest Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Ginger Mitchell, Zonta Club of Fredericksburg
Email: gingerm@ZontaDistrict10.org
DISTRICT 10 SCHOLARSHIPS
ROSE SCHOLARSHIP
Description: The Rose Scholarship is awarded to a non-traditional student, female head of household, and primary wage earner of the family. Applicants should be individuals pursuing post high school training or certification programs not necessarily requiring a baccalaureate degree. The recipient must use the scholarship to attend an educational institution that is accredited and normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on. This scholarship can fund a certification program such as law enforcement or fire training education at a technical/trade school or a community college.
Due Date: March 1, 2013
Application: Rose Scholarship Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Lisa LeBlanc, Zonta Club of Lafayette
Email: lisal@ZontaDistrict10.org
SARA METCALF SCHOLARSHIP
Description: The Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award Program was established to encourage Z Club and Golden Z Club members to enter careers or seek leadership positions in social policy making, government and volunteer organizations. This scholarship is designed to encourage all to participate in school, community, national and international serve projects. Additionally, the Sara Metcalf Scholarship Awards Program provides a public relations opportunity at the club and district levels to project the goals of Zonta International.
Due Date: April 1, 2013
Application: Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Ginger Mitchell, Zonta Club of Fredericksburg
Email: gingerm@ZontaDistrict10.org