2011 Young Women in Public Affairs Award by Zonta International in USA

Award for Women in Public Affairs by Zonta International in USA-2011

Study Subject:Public Affairs
Employer: Zonta International
Level:Pre-university or Pre-college
Scholarship Description:Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women in secondary level or pre-university schools, ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. District recipients receive US$1,000, and five international recipients are selected from the district recipients to receive awards of US$3,000 each.
Women of any nationality, who are pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19) living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of:

Active commitment to volunteerismExperience in local or student governmentVolunteer leadership achievementsKnowledge of Zonta International and its programsAdvocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide

The application must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 July 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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