Niche College Scholarship

Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship

Amount:
$5,000
Deadline:
Deadline Varies
Awards Available: 1

Scholarship Description

Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of $5,000. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.

Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde,?Zonta has given 1,054 awards, US$1,303,750, to 882 young women from 60 countries. The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants. Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located will be considered and are eligible to apply for the international scholarships via a Zonta district/region.

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