Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award
Funding Amount
$1,000 (club level); up to $5,000 (district/international level)
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 20, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
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Eligible organizations
- Status: Studying at a secondary school, college, or university in a Zonta district/region
Other requirements
- Age: Must be 16-19 years old on April 1 of award year
Overview
The Zonta Club of Denver awards scholarships to young women demonstrating exceptional leadership in their schools and communities.
Geographic Scope: Zonta International District/Region (District 12 includes Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota)
Award Amount:
- Club level: $1,000
- District/International level: up to $5,000 additional
- District/International winner announced July 1
Eligibility:
- Age: Must be 16-19 years old on April 1 of award year
- Status: Studying at a secondary school, college, or university in a Zonta district/region
Selection Criteria - Evaluated for:
- Active commitment to volunteerism
- Support of Zonta International's mission to empower women worldwide through service and advocacy
- Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)
- Volunteer leadership achievements
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
Contact:
- Mailing: PO Box 2665, Denver, CO 80201
How to Apply
Application Process
Required Materials:
- Candidate's contact information
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Contact information for both recommenders
- Official YWLA Application form
- "Verification of Current Enrollment" (page 7 of application) - must be completed by school
Submission:
- Applications submitted electronically
- Deadline: 10:00 PM on deadline date
Timeline:
- Club winner selected by April 1
- District/International winner announced July 1
What Hershey Charitable Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $29K
- Median grant
- $29K
- By dollars: Colorado 100%.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Women
- Youth leadership
- Education
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