How much funding does Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award provide?

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award provides $2,000 + $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Eligible applicants: Currently employed (if applicable), enrolled as full-time student (if applicable), or have legal residency in eligible counties.

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$2,000 + $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Currently employed (if applicable), enrolled as full-time student (if applicable), or have legal residency in eligible counties

Geographic Scope: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties

Target Population: Women aged 18-35 at time of application

Focus Areas:

Exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry
Entrepreneurial spirit
Ethical conduct
Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice

Eligible Applicants:

Award Structure:

Zonta Club of Milwaukee provides one $2,000 award
Winner's application forwarded to Zonta District 6
District 6 selects one application for submission to Zonta International for consideration of a $10,000 award

Eligibility Requirements:

Ages 18-35 at time of application
Demonstrate exceptional leadership in business-related field
Show entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrate ethical conduct
Show significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice
Currently employed (if applicable), enrolled as full-time student (if applicable), or have legal residency in eligible counties
Z club or Golden Z club membership preferred

Fund Usage:

No restrictions on use of funds
If studying at secondary school, university, or college, funds can be used for tuition and/or living expenses
Recipients not permitted to defer the award
Recipients may accept additional grants and awards from other sources

Download the official application from Zonta International website or Zonta Club of Milwaukee
Complete the official application including essay
Secure two recommendations from adults
Submit completed application (typed only)

Required Materials:

Completed official application form (TYPED only - handwritten applications not accepted)
Essay
Two recommendations from adults not related to applicant (e.g., teachers, school officials, employee supervisors, business leaders)

Submission Format:

Typed applications only
PDF application
Recommendations must be sent directly to Zonta club or district, not through applicant
If school stamp is embossed on Enrollment Verification Form, lightly shade it with pencil prior to electronic submission