District 4

Awards (Education)

Promoting Education

Building Our 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 four programs for women and girls pursuing education and careers in the traditionally male-dominated fields of aerospace sciences and engineering, business and business management, public affairs and we are proud to announce the Women in STEM scholarship pilot program will continue and encourage women to pursue a leadership role in STEM programs.

Many clubs offer financial awards and scholarships to enable young women the opportunity to further their pursuit of higher education.

How D4 Awards Are Selected

Encouraging application submissions to clubs, district for ZI consideration.

Future Leaders

YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Ava Forbes-Schnick 2022 Winner

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to honour young women aged 16 to 19 who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations. In District 4, clubs will submit one candidate from their applications to compete at the district level. The District Awards Committee selects one candidate to be reviewed by the Zonta International Committee. The district winner receives $5,000 US from Zonta International if the application is successful. Learn More…

JANE M. KLAUSMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Jacqueline Chung, 2021 Award Winner

The Jane M. Klausman Scholarships work to support women from around the world who demonstrate outstanding potential in business-related fields. The District & Zonta International winner receives $5,000 US. Learn More…

WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP (formally Women in Technology)

Lindsey Tulloch, 2020 Award Winner

Zonta International is continuing the pilot Zonta International Women in Technology Scholarship now called the STEM scholarship to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in technology. Learn More…

ZI AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP

Emily Rae Gleeson, 2018 Award Winner

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. Learn More…