Zonta Club of Johnson County, Kansas - Young Women in Leadership Award

The purpose of the Zonta Club of Johnson, County Kansas Scholarship Fund shall be to provide scholarships to encourage more young women to seek post-secondary education with plans to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, international awareness and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Students eligible for assistance must meet the following:

1. Be a resident of Johnson County, Kansas, or a surrounding county, including Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Douglas, Miami, and Franklin, at the time of application;
2. Be a graduating senior and on track to graduate during the academic year in which application is made;
3. Be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the United States;
4. Demonstrate a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA;
5. Plan to enroll on a full-time basis, beginning within one year of the date the scholarship is awarded;
6. Demonstrate experience in local or student government;
7. Be knowledgeable of Zonta International and its programs;
8. Demonstrate evidence of advocating on behalf of Zonta International’s mission to advance the status of women worldwide;
9. Provide two letters of reference from adults who are not related to the applicant

AMOUNT: Up to $1,000.00 non-renewable award; may be used to cover tuition, fees, or other school expenses.

Please note: This scholarship is only accepting PDF applications this year. Please complete the PDF application and upload to your application.

YWPA Application information