Zonta Club of Annapolis

Zonta Club of Annapolis Scholarship

Deadline May 1, 2021

For the 2021-2022 school year, the Zonta Club of Annapolis will be awarding two (2)  $1,500 scholarship for post secondary school education.  The scholarships are open to women of all ages and areas of study. The application deadline is May 1, 2021.  See the application at this LINK for details.  Please email questions to vgspencer@aacc.edu.

NOTE:  The deadline is May 1.  The website previously had erroneously listed the deadline as April 1.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

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Deadline March 1, 2021

The Zonta Club of Annapolis is pleased to announce its participation in Zonta International's 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWIPA) award program.  This award recognizes commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, and dedication to empowering women worldwide. 

Young women who will be ages 16-19 on April 1, 2021 are eligible to apply.  The club will select one application to forward to our District for consideration for the District and International awards of  $1,500 and $5,000.

The due date for completed applications is March 1, 2021.  Applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than March 1, 2021.  Applications should be emailed to vgspencer@aacc.edu.  Email vgspencer@aacc.edu for a mailing address.  The application can be downloaded from the Zonta International website at this LINK. The application contains additional information about eligibility requirements.

For general information about YWIPA please visit the Zonta International website at this link.

Jane Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

Deadline June 30, 2021

The Zonta International Foundation, in collaboration with ZI Districts and Clubs, offers scholarships to women pursuing post-secondary education in a business-related area.  Scholarship applications are accepted beginning in the spring of each year, with awards made in late fall. 

The Zonta Club of Annapolis is pleased to participate in this program by accepting and evaluating applications from qualified students. 

Applications and additional information is available on the Zonta International website at the following link:JKlausman.

Electronically submitted application are preferred although paper applications can be mailed.  Emailed applications should be submitted to vgspencer@aacc.edu.  For further information and/or a mailing address contact vgspencer@aacc.edu.  Applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than June 20, 2021. 

Amelia Earhart Fellowships

 Deadline November 15

Annually, the Zonta International Foundation awards thirty-five $10,000 fellowships to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering.  Applications are due November 15 of each year and awards are made the following April.  Additional information is available on the Zonta International website at the following link:  AmeliaEarhart.

A Tribute to Women of Color Scholarship

The Zonta Club of Annapolis sponsors a $1,000 Future Leaders scholarship through the A Tribute to Women of Color program.  This scholarship is awarded to a young women completing secondary school.  Preference is given to an applicant whose past accomplishments and/or future plans demonstrate a commitment to community service with greater weight given to activities that promote the improvement in the economic, health, legal, or political status of women and girls--the goals of Zonta International. 

For additional information please contact your school guidance office or email atwoc2014@gmail.com.