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 $1000. District winners are eligible for one of five Zonta International YWPA $5000 Awards.
- 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 $1000. District winners are eligible for one of five Zonta International YWPA $5000 Awards.
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".
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
College sophomore or junior women pursuing an undergraduate degree in business leading to a business management career are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential. Applicants must apply through a local Zonta club. One qualified applicant per club is then forwarded for consideration of a District award of $1000. District award winners are eligible for one of twelve $5000 international scholarships. For application 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 April 30.
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, 35 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
