Scholarships

Education is a vital part of advancing the status of women. Zonta International offers scholarships and program assistance to women from high school to graduate school.

The following scholarships are supported by the Zonta Club of New York.

Jaquita Ta'le Dorothy Stickney Scholarship Winner 2005

Dorothy Stickney Scholarship

This scholarship, begun in 1981, recognizes a college senior majoring in the theater arts. The $1,500 award is presented in memory of Dorothy Stickney, a former Broadway actress and member of the Zonta Club of New York. Past winners have become play directors, theater arts technicians, managers and actresses, e.g., Tina Landau, Allegra Shorr and Donna Lynne Champlin.

Diana Skurka YWPA Scholarship Winner 2005

Young Woman in Public Affairs Scholarship

This scholarship is designed to encourage young women to pursue careers and seek leadership positions in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. It is a $500 annual club award, following a mid-January submission deadline.

Do-Yeon Ko Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Winner 2005

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

This scholarship, established in 1997, is designed to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers in business-related fields. Applications are available from local clubs and are due in April 30th. Our club winner receives a $400 scholarship and advances to compete at the District 3 level. District winners receive $400 each and are submitted for judging at the international level. Zonta International awards four scholarships of $4,000 each.

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Award (awarded at the international level only)

Zonta International established this scholarship in 1938 in honor of Amelia Earhart, famed pilot and member of the Zonta Club of New York. Fellowships are granted annually to women pursuing graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. For more information, specifics and to download an application, go to the Zonta International Web site.

Last updated Saturday, October 7, 2006