Zonta Trenton/Mercer Community Grant -$5,000 – Due July 1
Awarded to a non-profit with the mission and priorities of Zonta Trenton/Mercer, which are to improve the legal, economic, political, health, educational and professional status of women and children in Mercer County.
ZTM Community_Grant_Application_and_Guidelines
Grace Brauninger Scholarship – Due June 15
This monetary award is given annually to a woman pursuing educational opportunities as a returning adult student with the goal of bettering the status of herself and her family. Winner must be a female, full or part time student, who is 21 years old or older, resident of Mercer County and attending a school in the state of New Jersey. She must be a non-traditional student having had a break in schooling between high school and post-secondary education. Applicants must be enrolled into a degree or certificate program through a college, trade or technical school with a minimum of one semester successfully completed.
Grace Brauninger Guidelines and Application
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award – Local Club $500 / International – $5,000 – Due June 15
Women, aged 16-19 studying at a secondary school, college or university in a Zonta district/region, or who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.
- Active commitment to volunteerism.
- Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
- Volunteer leadership achievements.
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
- Support in Zonta International’s mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-club or directly to the district to be eligible for the district/region and international awards. Z and Golden Z club members are also eligible to apply.
More information on Young Woman in Public Affairs Scholarship
Zonta Women In Business Leadership Award – $500 Club / $8,000 Int’l – Due August 15, Due to District September 15
Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute.
Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master’s program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before December. Previous International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year.
Classified members (club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International) and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to apply for the Scholarship.
ZONTA WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP – $500 Club / $8,000 Int’l – Due November 14, Due to District December 15
Submit inquiry through www.zonta.org for scholarship application
Women of any age and nationality, pursuing an information technology (IT) degree at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate an outstanding academic record during their academic studies, including information technology subjects. Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in information technology. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute.
Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a post graduate program at the time the application is submitted. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2022. Zonta International Women in Information Technology Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year.