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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
Zonta Foundation: 2022 Application for Grants is Available Now
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee Foundation Board is soliciting requests from agencies starting April 2021, with a due date July 15, 2022. The Board will review and make decisions by August/September timeframe. Awards will be given at the Zonta Fashion Show Fundraiser scheduled for November 5, 2022.
The 2022 Application for funding is now available.
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.
6th Annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Silent Walk
Please join us in our 6th Annual Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women Silent Walk in downtown Milwaukee next Monday, October 4, 11:55 AM to 1 PM, Milwaukee City Hall.
Intimate partner violence in Milwaukee and the state of Wisconsin has dramatically increased in the past two years and continues to rise at appalling levels. Through this event, we hope to draw the attention of people in the greater Milwaukee area to the issue of domestic violence and inspire community action to change this trend.
The Zonta Says NO Walk will be a silent walk around the Milwaukee downtown area, beginning and ending at Milwaukee City Hall, for the purpose of remembering those in Wisconsin who died in 2020 domestic violence-related homicides. The one-mile walk will begin promptly at 11:55 am and is anticipated to take about 30 minutes.
Following the walk, several community leaders will briefly comment on the issue of domestic violence, after which we will honor those who fell victim in 2020. Shawn Mohammed, Assoc Dir of The Asha Project will speak on behalf of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, the organization that publishes the annual Homicide Report. Other confirmed speakers include Carmen Pitre, President and CEO, Sojourner; DA John Chisholm or his representative; Sgt Theresa Janick, Domestic Violence High Risk Team of the Sensitive Crimes Division, MPD, and Karin Tyler, Family Injury and Violence Prevention Mgr, City Office of Violence Prevention. The event will conclude at 1:00 pm.
Bring friends, family, colleagues. If you are representing an organization, feel free to wear logo clothing to demonstrate your support. In past years, we have received strong media support. Make sure to arrive by 11:45.
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.
“Empowering Women & Girls Here and Around the World” Fundraiser
Brunch & Fashion Show on October 23rd
Please join us at our annual fundraiser on October 23rd! We will have a silent auction, raffles, a wine pull, 50/50 raffle, brunch, presentation of grant winners and a fashion show. It will be a day of fun to raise money for women and girls both locally and internationally.
Here is the link to the Eventbrite Registration Site for online reservations or print the attached invitation components:
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!
