Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Zonta Club of Milwaukee offers three college scholarship opportunities for young women and college students living in and/or attending accredited schools in southeastern Wisconsin including: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Racine and Kenosha counties.

A brief overview of each of these scholarships is presented below with links to their respective applications. Additional information and details about all three scholarships can be found on the Zonta International website.

Should you have any additional questions about these scholarships, please contact us at zcscholarship@zontamilwaukee.org

JMK Women in Business $2,000 + $5,000

ELIGIBILITY: Women of any age, pursuing a business program with a major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, information technology, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited college/university/institute. 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. Online students are also eligible to apply.
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 not graduate before April, 2025.
Previous district and Zonta International (ZI) award recipients may NOT apply to renew for a second year.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $2,000 scholarship. The winner’s application is sent on to Zonta District 6, which selects one application to be forwarded to Zonta International for consideration of a $5,000 award.
The 2024 JMK Women in Business application is available now. Completed 2024 applications are due on or before June 15, 2024. Only TYPED applications will be accepted and considered. If the school stamp is embossed on the Enrollment Verification Form, lightly shade it with a pencil prior to submitting the application electronically.
The PDF application can be found here.

JMK Women in Business Poster

Women in STEM $2,000

ELIGIBILITY: 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 $2,000 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 2024 Women in STEM application is now open. Completed 2024 applications are due on or before June 15, 2024. All applications must be TYPED. If the school stamp is embossed, shade it lightly with a pencil prior to submitting the application electronically. The PDF application can be found here.

2024 Young Women in Public Affairs $2,000 + $5,000

● Aimed at young women ages 16 to 19, the goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to pursue careers or seek leadership positions in public policy making, government, and volunteer organizations and further their education with these aims in view.
● Applicants must show their commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
● The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $2,000 scholarship and forwards the winner’s application on to Zonta District 6, which may submit one application for consideration of one of 37 Zonta International awards of $5,000 each.
● Zonta Club of Milwaukee scholarships are open, and promoted, to students in the six-county greater Milwaukee metro area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington,
Ozaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties).
● The 2024 Young Women in Public Affairs Award application is no longer available. Completed applications were due on or before March 15, 2024. The PDF application can be found here.