Local Scholarships and Awards
Women in STEM Scholarship
Description: The Women in STEM Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master’s degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. The Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma awards the recipient $1,000. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1000. recipients chosen by Zonta International will receive an award of $5,000. The Women in STEM Scholarships are awarded annually and may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited courses in STEM studies.
Due Date: June 1, 2023
Application: 2023 Women in STEM Scholarship Application
Club Point of Contact:
Heather Hollen
Email: scholarship@zontacentralok.org
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Description: The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master’s degrees in business management. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. The Zonta Club of Central OK awards the recipient $1,000. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1000. Each district/region will nominate a district/region applicant to submit to Zonta International; however, there will no longer be district- or region-level awards. If the district/region applicant meets the criteria for the award, the individual will receive an international award of US$5,000. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded annually and may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.
Due Date: July 1, 2023
Club Point of Contact:
Heather Hollen
Email: scholarship@zontacentralok.org
Zonta Educational Memoriam Award (ZEMA)
Description: Zonta Educational Memoriam Award is awarded annually to women pursuing a degree that will ultimately provide applicants with the necessary skills and expertise to improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health or professional status of women worldwide. The Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma awards $1,500 to the recipient.
Due Date: November 1, 2023
Club Point of Contact:
Heather Hollen
Email: scholarship@zontacentralok.org
Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award
Description: 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. The Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma awards the recipient $1,000. Zonta District 10 awards its recipient $1,000. From ZI, each district recipient receives an additional $1,500, and ten international recipients receive $5,000.
Due Date: March 1, 2023
District 10 Scholarships
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Rose Award
Sara Metcalf Scholarship Award
District 10 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarship
Women in Technology Scholarship
Zonta International Educational Awards
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship