Scholarships

In 1932, Amelia Earhart, a Zontian, became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She disappeared in 1937 while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Amelia’s disappearance was a great loss for women, aviators, and Zontians all over the world.

Zonta’s International President at that time was Ellen Anderson Parks of the Zonta Club of St. Paul, Minnesota. President Parks’ term spanned the excitement of Amelia Earhart’s historic flight and the response to her disappearance, which would include the launching of this fellowship program in Earhart’s honor in 1938.

The US$10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 3o women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.

Electronic applications are submitted directly to Zonta International. For full eligibility information, application process, and annual deadline click the button below.

Zontians believe education can change lives for the better. This scholarship does just that by helping a single parent pursue her post-high school education toward a more personally meaningful and financially rewarding career.

This annual scholarship, exclusive to the Zonta Club of Minneapolis, is named in honor of longtime member and past Club President, Myrtle Lee, who’s generous, posthumous gift established this scholarship program.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must live in the Twin Cities Metro Area and be a working, single

mother (of any age) enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute and may be pursuing any field of study.

The deadline to submit an application is May 6, 2024. Download the application below.

The Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.

This opportunity is open to women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute. Additional eligibility criteria apply.

The Zonta Minneapolis Saint Paul Area Club scholarship is up to $1000. The winner is also nominated for the opportunity to receive one of 37 international scholarships of US $5000.

The 2023 awards have been presented. Please check back in June 2024 to apply.

Zontians want to create a world in which women have equal opportunities and an active role in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). To that end, Zonta International is pleased to support the Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM.

This scholarship opportunity is open to women of any age pursing a STEM degree who demonstrate outstanding academic record, initiative, ambition, and commitment to a career in STEM.

The Zonta Minneapolis Saint Paul Area Club scholarship is up to $1000. The winner is also nominated for the opportunity to receive one of 37 international scholarships of US $5000.

Electronic applications are submitted directly to Zonta International. For full eligibility information, application process and materials, and annual deadline details click the button below.

Because Zontians believe that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the field of public service, we offer the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which 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.

Applicants who demonstrate evidence of the following are encouraged 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 empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.

The Zonta Minneapolis Saint Paul Area Club scholarship is up to $1000. The winner is also nominated for the opportunity to receive one of 37 international scholarships of US $5000.

The 2023 awards have been presented. Please check back in March 2024 to apply.