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
2023 Young Women in Public Affairs $1,000 + $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 $1,000 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.
The 2023 Young Women in Public Affairs Award application is available now. Completed applications are due on or before March 1, 2023. The PDF application can be found here.
2023 YWPA Poster
JMK Women in Business $1,000 + $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, 2024.
Previous district and Zonta International (ZI) award recipients may NOT apply to renew for a second year. Applicants for 2023 Women in STEM Scholarship may NOT apply also for the 2023 JMK Women in Business scholarship.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $1,000 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 2023 JMK Women in Business application is available now. Completed 2023 applications are due on or before June 1, 2023. Only TYPED applications will be accepted and considered. The PDF application can be found here.
JMK Women in Business Poster
Women in STEM $1,000 + $5,000
ELIGIBILITY: Women of any age and nationality, pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/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.
Previous district and international Women in Technology Scholarship recipients may not apply for the Women in STEM Scholarship. Applicants for the 2023 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship may not also apply for the 2023 Women in STEM Scholarship.
Applicants 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. Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM degree program by September 15, 2023 and must not graduate before April, 2024.
The Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $1,000 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 2023 Women in STEM application is available now. Completed 2023 applications are due on or before June 1, 2023. Only TYPED applications will be accepted and considered. The PDF application can be found here.
Women in STEM Poster
