Awards

AWARDS

The Zonta Club of Milwaukee offers award 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 awards can be found on the Zonta International website. 

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

 

 

2025 Women in Business Leadership Award      $2,000 + $10,000

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply:
    1. Exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry.
    2. Entrepreneurial spirit.
    3. Ethical conduct.
    4. Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice
  • Z club and Golden Z club members are eligible to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Completion of the official application, including essay.
  • Two recommendations from adults, not related to the applicant, such as teachers, school officials, employee supervisors or business leaders, which must be sent directly to the Zonta club or district and not through the applicant.
  • Currently be employed (if applicable), enrolled as a full time student (if applicable) or have legal residency (if applicable) in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties.

HOW MAY I USE THE AWARD FUNDS?

  • There are no restrictions on the use of funds. Please note: If the applicant is studying at a secondary school, university or college, Zonta International is offering a “scholarship” type of payment to be used for tuition and/or living expenses.
  • Recipients are not permitted to defer the Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award.
  • Recipients may accept additional grants and awards from other sources.

ZONTA CLUB OF MILWAUKEE DETAILS:

  • The Zonta Club of Milwaukee provides one $2,000 award. 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 $10,000 award.
  • The 2025 Women in Business Leadership Award application is available now. Completed 2025 applications are due on or before July 1, 2025. 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 or on the Zonta International Website.

2025 Women in Business Leadership Award Application Milwaukee Application

 

2025 The Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award     $2,000 + $5,000

● Aimed at young women ages 16 to 19, pursuing education, careers or seeking leadership positions in public policy making, government, and volunteer organizations are eligible for the Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award.
● Applicants must show their commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to building a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy.
● The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $2,000 award 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 awards are open, and promoted, to young women in the six-county greater Milwaukee metro area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties).
● The 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award application is now closed. Completed applications were due on or before March 15, 2025. The PDF application can be found here.

2025 Young Women in Leadership Description

 

 

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 closed. 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.