Scholarships and Educational Awards

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 Public Affairs (YWPA) Award

Description:  The Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women, aged 16-19 on 1 April each year, studying at a secondary school, college or university in a Zonta district/region, or who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country. 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. 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.

Due Date:       April 1

Application: ZI YWPA Application
YWPA Application Recommendation Form
YWPA Verification of Current Enrollment
YWPA Application Cover Sheet
YWPA Application Privacy Policy and Publicity Authorization Form
YWPA Evaluation Committee Scoring Sheet
YWPA Guidelines for clubs districts region
YWPA Evaluation Selection Criteria for Zonta members use only

District 10 Point of Contact:
Lisa LeBlanc, Zonta Club of Lafayette
Email:  zontadistrict10@gmail.com

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 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 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.  Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by a Zonta club, not an individual.

Due Date:      August 15

Application:   ZI Jane M Klausmann Scholarship Application

District 10 Point of Contact:
Connie Stierstorfer, Zonta Club of Fort Worth
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.

Due Date:       July 15

Application:    Application for Zonta International Women in STEM

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:       April 1

Application:  2024 Zonta D10 Rose Application

District 10 Point of Contact:
Rosie Martinez, Zonta Club of Brownsville
Email: zontadistrict10@gmail.com

Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award

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 service 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. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1000

Due Date:       April 1

2023 Sara Metcalf Club Submission Guidelines

Application: 2024 Sara Metcalf Writable Application

District 10 Point of Contact:
Julie Stackhaus, Zonta Club of Shreveport
Email:  zontadistrict10@gmail.com