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:

Be a resident of Johnson County, Kansas, or a surrounding county, including Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Douglas, Miami, and Franklin, at the time of application;
Be a graduating senior and on track to graduate during the academic year in which application is made;
Be planning to attend an accredited college or university in the United States;
Demonstrate a 3.0 or greater cumulative GPA;
Plan to enroll on a full-time basis, beginning within one year of the date the scholarship is awarded;
Demonstrate experience in local or student government;
Be knowledgeable of Zonta International and its programs;
Demonstrate evidence of advocating on behalf of Zonta International’s mission to advance the status of women worldwide;
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 only accepts PDF applications. Please complete the PDF application located here and upload in the system or send in via email.
Contact Scholarships@growyourgiving.org with any questions or to submit materials.