Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Women in Business Scholarship

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded to  women studying business or business-related programs at the  undergraduate or Master’s level and who have demonstrated outstanding  potential in the field.

The Zonta Club of Newport Harbor offers a  scholarship of $1000 and submits the recipient’s application to Zonta  District 9. Each Zonta District awards a scholarship to one recipient and  submits the recipient’s application to Zonta International, who in  turn, awards additional scholarships.

 The scholarship may be used at any  university, college or institute offering accredited courses and  degrees.

Who is Eligible?

Women of any age, pursuing a business program with major field of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, information technology, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible. Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute.

Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master’s program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club. Applicants must still be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2024. Previous district and international Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship for a second year.

Applications are open for 2024 and are due by August 1, 2024.  Please download the application below.  If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application, please email smanjou@gmail.com

The goal of the Zonta International STEM Award Program is to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in STEM fields. 

Who is Eligible?

 Women of any age and nationality, pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)  degree program at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding potential in  the field and are living or studying in a Zonta district/region, are eligible.  Online students are also eligible to apply if enrolled at an accredited university/college/institute. 

Students must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master’s program at the time the application is submitted to the local Zonta club. Applicants must be in school at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2024. Previous district and international Women in Technology Scholarship recipients may not apply for the Women in STEM Scholarship. Applicants for the 2023 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship may not also apply for the 2023 Women in STEM Scholarship. 

Club members and individuals with direct membership with Zonta International and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants,  adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are not eligible to  apply for the Scholarship. „ Golden Z club members are eligible to apply. „ Applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located will be  considered and are eligible to apply for the international scholarships via a Zonta district/region.  

 Applications begin at the local club level.  Each club will send their selection and one award will be given out for each of the 31 Zonta districts for $5,000.

Applications for 2023 are now open.  The application deadline is June 30, 2023.    Please download the application below.  If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application, please email -  smanjou@gmail.com

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing the candidate’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. 

‘Public affairs’ refers to all aspects of community life where decisions have to be made about issues which relate to and affect those communities in which people work and live. In order for more women to be represented in key decision-making positions worldwide, we must encourage young women to pursue careers or seek leadership positions in public policy making, government and volunteer organizations and further their education with these aims in view.

Who is Eligible?

Women, aged 16-19 on April 1st of the application year, living in a Zonta district/region, or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.

Active commitment to volunteerism.

Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid). Volunteer leadership achievements. 

Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs. 

Support for Zonta International’s mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.

 Applications begin at the local club level.  Recipients of the Zonta Newport Harbor YWPA Award receive $1,000 and are then promoted to the district level.  

Applications for 2024 are now open.  The application deadline is March 17, 2024.    Please download the application below.  If you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application, please email -  smanjou@gmail.com