Press Release

Zonta to Award Scholarships/Fellowships for 2009

DECEMBER 6, 2008 (Midland, Michigan)-- The Zonta Club of Midland is actively seeking candidates who will qualify for the following awards, scholarships and fellowships:

The Young Women in Public Affairs Award is awarded to young women in secondary or pre-university level studies and who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The goal is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership and dedication to the advancement of the status of women. The district award is $1,000 and the international award (five total) is $3,000. Deadline for applying to the local Zonta Club of Midland is January 31, 2009. District and International level awards will be made on June 30, 2009.

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded to women eligible to enter 3^rd or 4^th year undergraduate studies for their first degree, and who are preparing for careers in business management. The scholarship is designed to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek leadership positions in business-related fields. The deadline for applying to the local Zonta Club of Midland is May 1, 2009. Twelve scholarships of $5,000 each are awarded at the international level annually in October. 

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded to women for graduate level studies in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The fellowships are designed to encourage women to pursue graduate PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related  sciences and engineering. Thirty-five fellowships are awarded annually in the amount of $10,000 each. The deadline for applying is November 2009 and awards will be made at the end of April 2010.

 Contact Linda Langrill, Chairperson, Intercity/United Nations Committee, Zonta Club of Midland, Michigan, for further information at 989-631-4530 or LLangrill@chartermi.net. The Zonta International website may be accessed at www.zonta.org with specific scholarship information available at http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=prog_ed_lead_yd.

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