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Scholarships & Educational Awards

From Ph.D. fellowships in aerospace to scholarships for non-traditional students —
investing in women, generation after generation.

Zonta International Scholarships

International · $10,000

Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Due: 2026 applications open July 2025

Awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D. / doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded to 30 Fellows globally each year.

District 10 Contact

Kim Hawes

Zonta Club of Greater East Texas

zontadistrict10@gmail.com

ZI Amelia Earhart Scholarship Information

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Link to the Application

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Verification of Current Enrollment Form

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AE Fellowship Poster

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ZI Amelia Earhart Scholarship Information

Link to the Application

Application for Preparation Purposes

Verification of Current Enrollment Form

AE Fellowship Poster

International · Ages 16–19

Young Women in Leadership Award (YWLA)

Due: April 1, 2026

Honors young women demonstrating active commitment to volunteerism, leadership in local government or workplace, and support for Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.

District 10 Contact

Lisamarie Williams

214-334-0194

ZI 2026 YWLA Application

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02. D10 Possibilities for Beloved Bundles

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YWLA Verification of Current Enrollment

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YWLA Recommendation Cover Letter

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YWLA Application — Privacy Policy & Publicity Authorization Form

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ZI 2026 YWLA Application

2026 YWLA Description Pages

YWLA Verification of Current Enrollment

YWLA Recommendation Cover Letter

YWLA Application — Privacy Policy & Publicity Authorization Form

International · $5,000 + D10 $1,000

Women in Business Scholarship

Due: August 15

Awarded to women pursuing undergraduate or Master's degrees in business management. Operates at club, district and international levels. Applications must be submitted by a Zonta club, not an individual.

District 10 Contact

Lisa Chandler

Zonta Club of Johnson County

zonta.johnsonco@gmail.com

ZI Women in Business Scholarship Application

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ZI Women in Business Scholarship Application

International

Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Due: 2026 applications open July 2025

Awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D. / doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000 is awarded to 30 Fellows globally each year.

District 10 Contact

Karen McNallen

Zonta Club of West Hidalgo

zontadistrict10@gmail.com

Description for Zonta International STEM Scholarship

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Women in STEM Scholarship Application

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STEM Scholarship Poster

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STEM List

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Description for Zonta International STEM Scholarship

Women in STEM Scholarship Application

STEM Scholarship Poster

STEM List

District 10 Scholarships

District 10 · $1,000

Rose Award

Due: April 1, 2026

For non-traditional students who are female heads of household and primary wage earners. Funds may support post-high-school certification programs at trade schools or community colleges — for example law enforcement or fire training.

District 10 Contact

Carol Conway

Zonta Club of Austin

zontadistrict10@gmail.com

2026 Zonta D10 Rose Application

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2026 Zonta D10 Rose Application

District 10 · $500

The Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award

Due: April 1

Honoring Sara Metcalf, a long-time Zontian from the Zonta Club of Shreveport who was instrumental in forming and guiding the Z Club and Golden Z Club programs. District 10 established this award in her honor in 1994.

The Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award Program: 2024–2026

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The Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award Program: 2024–2026