promoting Education
Building for the future
District 4 and our clubs promote gender equality in education to further develop a pool of talented women for the future that is traditionally dominated by men. To address gaps and promote gender equality in education, our District supports three programs for women and girls pursuing education and careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields of aerospace sciences and engineering, business and business management and public affairs. We are proud to announce a pilot Women in Technology scholarship to encourage women to pursue a leadership role in technology.
To do this many clubs offer financial awards and scholarships to enable young women the opportunity to further their pursuit of higher education.
AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
Zonta International, through its foundation, is awarding Amelia Earhart Fellowships to outstanding women pursuing graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering for the upcoming academic year.
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
The Jane M. Klausman Scholarships work to support women from around the world who demonstrate outstanding potential in business-related fields. The District winner receives $2,000 US and the opportunity to compete for one of six Zonta International awards of $8,000 US.
YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS (YWPA) AWARD
The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to honor young women of age 16 to 19 who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations.
Note: Zonta International is making changes to the 2020 YWPA. Outline of changes.
WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Women in Technology Scholarship Program is a Zonta International pilot program that encourages women to pursue a leadership role in technology, a field that will impact the next generation of women.
Distinguished future Leaders FROM D4
2018 AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP AWARD WINNER
Emily Rae Gleeson
Since 1938, Zonta International has awarded more than US$5.2 million for more than 1,000 fellowships to women from 56 countries.
D4 JANE M. KLAUSMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNER
Daniela Gatti
The Jane M. Klausman Scholarships work to support women who demonstrate outstanding potential in business-related fields. The District 4 winner receives $2,000 US and the opportunity to compete for one of six Zonta International awards of $8,000 US.
D4 2020 YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD WINNER
Sarah Rollings
In District 4, the District winner receives $1,500 US, and the opportunity to compete for one of ten Zonta International awards of $4,000 US.
Let’s Shrink the Gender Gap in Education,
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Contact our D4 Awards Committee for more information.