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 30 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: The 2024 Amelia Earhart application will open in July 2024.
Application: ZI Amelia Earhart Scholarship Information Available Here, including the Link to the Application, an Application for Preparation Purposes, and the Verification of Current Enrollment Form
AE Fellowship Poster
District 10 Point of Contact:
Kim Hawes, Zonta Club of Greater East Texas
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com
Young Women in Leadership Award (YWLA)
Description: The Young Women in Leadership Award honors women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply: Active commitment to volunteerism; Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid); Volunteer leadership achievements; and Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs. Support for Zonta International’s mission of building a better world for women and girls. Note that applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-Club or directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards. Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the Awards. Z club and Golden Z club members are eligible to apply. Previous district and international recipients are not eligible to apply to renew the Award for a second year
Due Date: April 1
Application: ZI 2025 YWLA Application
2025 YWLA Description Pages
YWLA Verification of Current Enrollment
YWLA Recommendation Cover Letter
YWLA Application Privacy Policy and Publicity Authorization Form
District 10 Point of Contact:
Lisamarie Williams
Phone: 214-334-0194
YWLA District 10 Chairman
Women in Business Scholarship
Description: The 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 District 10 awards its recipient $1000. Each district/region will nominate a district/region applicant to submit to Zonta International; however, there will no longer be district- or region-level awards. If the district/region applicant meets the criteria for the award, the individual will receive an international award of US$5,000. The 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. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by a Zonta club, not an individual.
Due Date: August 15
Application: ZI Women in Business Scholarship Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Lisa Chandler, Zonta Club of Johnson County
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com
Women in STEM Scholarship
Description: Women’s progress in the last century has dramatically increased the opportunities available to women. Yet, women’s participation in leadership positions in science, technology, engineering, and math continues to lag behind. “While women receive over half of bachelor’s degrees awarded in the biological sciences, they receive far fewer in the computer sciences (18.2%), engineering (19.2%), physics (19.1%), and mathematics and statistics (43.1%) (NSF, Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering, 2015).” Therefore, the goal of Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship is to encourage women to pursue a higher education degree in science, technology, engineering or math while also encouraging leadership achievements in science, technology, engineering, and/or math and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
Description for Zonta International STEM Scholarship
Due Date: August 31
Application: Women in STEM Scholarship Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Karen McNallen, Zonta Club of West Hidalgo
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com
District 10 Scholarships
Rose Award
Description: The Rose Award 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 award can fund a certification program such as law enforcement or fire training education at a technical/trade school or a community college. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1000.
Due Date: February 21, 2025
Application: 2025 Zonta D10 Rose Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Carol Conway, Zonta Club of Austin
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com
Z and Golden Z Clubs Award
Description: The Z and Golden Z 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 service projects. Additionally, the Z and Golden Z Awards Program provides a public relations opportunity at the club and district levels to project the goals of Zonta International. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1000
Due Date: April 1
2024 Z and Golden Z Club Submission Guidelines
Application: 2024 Z and Golden Z Club Award Writable Application
District 10 Point of Contact:
Brenda Cook, Zonta Club of Parker County
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com