Scholarships
The Zonta Club of Johnson County, KS sponsors and supports local, regional and international scholarships for women. We invite qualified women to apply for these awards.
Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA Award)
Applicants for the local YWPA Award--a $1000 scholarship--must be women of any nationality and meet the following minimum requirements: (1) be a student of age 16-19; (2) be a senior in high school planning to attend an accredited college or university in the United States; (3) be a resident of Johnson County, Kansas, or a surrounding county in Kansas at the time of application; (4) have obtained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; and (5) demonstrate evidence of the following:
The winner of the Johnson County award also will be considered for the Zonta District 7 YWPA Award of $1500. District winners are eligible for one of ten Zonta International YWPA $4000 Awards.
Check out this great story about one of our past YWPA winners, Iliana Alavarenga. We're proud to have supported her education!
www.luxandconcord.com/girl-cause-iliana-e-alvarenga-unicef-next-generation-chicago/
- Active commitment to volunteerism
- Experience in local or student government
- Volunteer leadership achievements
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
- Advocating in Zonta International's mission of advancing the status of women worldwide
The winner of the Johnson County award also will be considered for the Zonta District 7 YWPA Award of $1500. District winners are eligible for one of ten Zonta International YWPA $4000 Awards.
Check out this great story about one of our past YWPA winners, Iliana Alavarenga. We're proud to have supported her education!
www.luxandconcord.com/girl-cause-iliana-e-alvarenga-unicef-next-generation-chicago/
Non-Traditional Scholarship
A $500 scholarship award is given to a woman living in Johnson County, Kansas, who is returning to traditional or vocational school to improve her educational and economic status.
The deadline for application for the spring semester award is January 1; the deadline for application for the fall semester award is August 15.
To apply for the Non-Traditional Scholarship, write the Club a letter explaining why the applicant needs the award and her educational plans. Submit the letter to zontajocoks@gmail.com, indicating in the subject line: "Non-Traditional Scholarship Application".
The deadline for application for the spring semester award is January 1; the deadline for application for the fall semester award is August 15.
To apply for the Non-Traditional Scholarship, write the Club a letter explaining why the applicant needs the award and her educational plans. Submit the letter to zontajocoks@gmail.com, indicating in the subject line: "Non-Traditional Scholarship Application".
Women in Technology Scholarship
This new scholarship is open to women of any age who are pursuing a degree in technology or a closely related program or are working on continued advancement in technology. The winner at our club level will receive a $500 scholarship. Winners at the District level will receive a $2000 scholarship and 6 international level winners will receive an $8000 scholarship. Details and application for this scholarship are here.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
College sophomore up to Master's level women pursuing a degree in business are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential and must apply through a local Zonta club. One qualified applicant per club is awarded $500 is then forwarded for consideration of a District award of $2000. District award winners are eligible for one of six $6000 international scholarships. For application and details go to zonta.org. For application through the Zonta Club of Johnson County, KS, email your completed application to zontajocoks@gmail.com. The deadline for application is May 31.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Women registered in a Ph.D/doctoral program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering are eligible for this award given in honor of former Zontian and famed pilot, Amelia Earhart. Annually, 30 fellows from around the globe receive a $10,000 award. The deadline for application is November 15. For information and application, go to zonta.org
