Category Archives: Scholarship
2022 Young Women in Public Affairs Recipient
Khadijah Dhoondia, a senior at Pewaukee High School, is our 2022 recipient of the Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship. Congratulations on your past accomplishments and good luck on your future aspirations!
Shown with our incoming Club President Joann Comodore and Scholarship Committee Member Diana Barnett
2022 Scholarships Now Available for Applicants
JMK Women in Business $1,000 + $5,000
Women 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, are eligible to compete in this tri-level (club/district/international) scholarship competition. Online students are 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, and must still be attending school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed. (Download the application for complete details.)
In addition, Zonta Club of Milwaukee applicants must either: (1) have legal residency in the six-county Greater Milwaukee Metro area while attending any accredited university, college or institute in the world or (2) be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $1,000 scholarship. The Club’s winner’s application is sent to Zonta International for consideration for one of 37 $5,000 international scholarships.
The 2022 JMK Women in Business application is now open. Completed 2022 applications are due on or before June 1, 2022. The application can be found here.
JMK Women in Business Poster
Women in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math $1,000
Women majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math who have achieved junior- or senior-level status (by the application deadline) at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship offered by the Zonta Club of Milwaukee.
Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate intent to complete their chosen program, and show outstanding potential in their chosen field.
In addition, applicants must either: (1) have legal residency in the six-county Greater Milwaukee Metro area while attending any accredited university, college or institute in the world or (2) be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties.
The 2022 Women in STEM application is now open. Completed 2022 applications are due on or before June 15, 2022. The application can be found here.
Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship Available Now
Zonta International is pleased to support the Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in information technology. Due date is October 15, 2021. Apply on the Zonta International site here.
2021 Scholarship applications available now
JMK Women in Business $1,000 + $2,000 + $8,000
Women 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, are eligible to compete in this tri-level (club/district/international) scholarship competition. Online students are 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, and must still be attending school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed. (Download the application for complete details.)
In addition, Zonta Club of Milwaukee applicants must either: (1) have legal residency in the six-county Greater Milwaukee Metro area while attending any accredited university, college or institute in the world or (2) be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards a $1,000 scholarship and forwards the winner’s application to Zonta District 6 for consideration for an additional $2,000 scholarship. The district winner’s application is sent to Zonta International for consideration for one of the six $8,000 international scholarships.
The 2021 JMK Women in Business application is available now. Completed 2021 applications are due on or before June 1, 2021. The application can be found here.
JMK Women in Business Poster
Women in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math $1,000
Women majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math who have achieved junior- or senior-level status (by the application deadline) at an accredited college or university are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship offered by the Zonta Club of Milwaukee.
Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, demonstrate intent to complete their chosen program, and show outstanding potential in their chosen field.
In addition, applicants must either: (1) have legal residency in the six-county Greater Milwaukee Metro area while attending any accredited university, college or institute in the world or (2) be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties.
The 2021 Women in STEM application is now available. Completed 2021 applications are due on or before June 15, 2021. The application can be found here.
2021 Scholarship Applications
We are now taking scholarship applications for the Young Women in Public Affairs award (due March 15th) and the JMK Women in Business award (due June 1st). Please see the Scholarship page for more information!
2019 Scholarships Available
Check out the updated scholarship information!
Women in Technology, Jane M. Klausman Women in Business, and Women in Technology are all available now. Apply by June 2019.
2019 Young Women in Public Affairs Award Application
The 2019 Young Women in Public Affairs Award application is available now. Completed applications are due on or before March 15, 2019. The PDF application can be found here.
2018 Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship Award
Aimed at pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19), this tri-level (club/district/international) award was designed to encourage more young women to participate in Public Affairs and Political Life.
Applicants must show their active commitment to volunteerism and provide evidence of their volunteer leadership achievements, as well as their dedication to advancing the status of women worldwide.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee gives a $1,000 award and forwards the winner’s application to Zonta District 6 for consideration for an additional $1,500 award.
The district winner’s application is sent on to Zonta International for consideration for one of the ten $4,000 international awards.
The 2018 Young Women in Public Affairs Award application is available now. Completed applications are due on or before March 15, 2018. The MS Word application can be found here.