Young Women in Leadership (YWIL) Award
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,128 awards, totaling US$1,673,750 to 956 young women from 61 countries. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.
The Zonta Club of Houston awards one applicant, selected during March, with $1,250.00 and submits that application to District 10. If selected as the top applicant in District 10 the applicant will also receive $5,000.00 from Zonta International.
Applications are due March 15, 2025
YWIL 2025 Poster
YWIL 2025 Application
Women in STEM Award
The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledge their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field. By recognizing and supporting these exceptional women, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and foster inclusivity and diversity in the world of STEM.
The Women in STEM Award program operates at the club ($1250 award), district ($1000 award), and international ($10,000) levels of Zonta International. If you are selected by the club, your application is placed in competition at the next level (district) and so forth.
Application deadline August 15, 2025
2026 Women in STEM Award Application
STEM Award Application Description
STEM Award Poster
Women in Business Leadership Award
The first Women in Business scholarship (now award) was awarded in 1988 to women pursuing degrees in business leading to a business management career. The program ultimately seeks to influence business decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field of business management.
The Women in Business Leadership Award program operates at the club ($1250 award), district ($1000 award), and international ($10,000) levels of Zonta International. If you are selected by the club, your application if placed in competition at the next level (district) and so forth.
Applications are due August 10, 2025
2025 Women in Business Leadership Award Application
Women in Business Leadership Award Application Description
Women in Business Leadership Award Poster
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