Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 67 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and objects.
As a means of encouraging more women to pursue undergraduate degrees in science, technology, engineering or math, the Zonta Club of Milwaukee is sponsoring a $1,000 Woman in STEM Scholarship competition for local residents and out-of-state students, to help fund junior or senior level studies at an accredited university, college or institute.
