Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Grant

The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award recognizes women aged 18-35 who showcase exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and ethical conduct in their fields. With only 8.2% of S&P 500 CEOs being women, this award aims to highlight significant contributions towards addressing global issues affecting women and girls. Awardees receive a $10,000 grant and a one-year membership in Zonta International, promoting further empowerment and networking opportunities.

NOTE: Note that applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-Club or directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards. Applicants must locate a Zonta club near them by using the Club Locator to receive the deadline and an address to submit application to.
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied. However, they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and 31% of director seats, as of March 2023. Only 8.2% of S&P 500 company CEOs are women.
The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
Funding
Zonta International offers 10 international awards of US$10,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year.
If the applicant is studying at a secondary school, university or college, Zonta International is offering a “scholarship” type of payment to be used for tuition and/or living expenses.

Eligibility

Women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.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.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Z club and Golden Z club members are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women are not eligible to apply for the Awards.Previous international fellowship and scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply.
Applicants for the current year's Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award may not also apply for the upcoming Zonta Women in STEM Award.