Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Grant

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Zonta International
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award acknowledges young women aged 16-19 for their leadership and commitment to public service. Since 1990, Zonta has awarded over $1.6 million to nearly 1,000 recipients from 61 countries. The program encourages young women to engage in civic and political life. Each Zonta district can submit one applicant for the international scholarship of $5,000, fostering future leaders dedicated to improving the world for women and girls.

Overview

NOTE: The application process must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the deadline printed on the application. Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located will be considered and are eligible to apply for the international scholarships via a Zonta district. Zonta Young Women in Leadership 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. Funding 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.Active commitment to volunteerism. Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid). Volunteer leadership achievements. Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs. Support in Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Z club and Golden Z club members are also eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Previous district and international Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipients are not eligible to apply for the Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award.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 district and international recipients are not eligible to apply to renew the Award for a second year.