Zonta Women in STEM Award
Funding Amount
$2,000 + $10,000
Deadline
October 15, 2027
381 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Currently employed (if applicable), enrolled as full-time student (if applicable), or have legal residency in eligible counties
Other requirements
- Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields of study or industry
- Fields must align with U.S
- Department of Homeland Security's Designated Degree Program List
- Ages 18-35 at time of application
Overview
Geographic Scope: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties
Target Population: Women aged 18-35 at time of application
Focus Areas:
- Groundbreaking research
- Pioneering discoveries
- Exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
Eligible Fields:
- Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields of study or industry
- Fields must align with U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Designated Degree Program List
Award Structure:
- Zonta Club of Milwaukee awards one $2,000 scholarship
- 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 groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, or exemplary contributions in STEM
- Currently employed (if applicable), enrolled as full-time student (if applicable), or have legal residency in eligible counties
- Field of study must be on the DHS STEM list
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
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Download the official application from Zonta International website (www.zonta.org) or Zonta Club of Milwaukee
2. Complete the official application including essay
3. Obtain verification of current enrollment or employment
4. Secure two recommendations from adults
5. Submit completed application on or before October 15 (typed applications only)
Required Materials:
Submission Format:
Note: Award shown as 2026 due to timing of final awards given by Zonta International; Milwaukee STEM Award given in November
What Zonta Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $9,044
- Median grant
- $9,044
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Oak Brook, IL.
Example grants
Zonta Foundation for Women · Oak Brook, IL
Each year, Zonta Foundation, Inc. donates 1/3 of funds raised at its annual fundraiser…
$9,044
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- STEM education
- Science teachers
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