Scholarships through Zonta International
The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in STEM fields and acknowledges their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field.
Eligibilty:
Women, aged 18-35 years old at the time of application, who demonstrate groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a science, technology, engineering or mathematic (STEM) field.
The Zonta Club of Cincinnati offers a $500 award. Application documents can be found here.
This scholarship application is now open. Applications are due November 15, 2025.
The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award helps women pursue undergraduate and master’s degrees in business management or STEM to overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.
Eligibility:
Women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.
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Exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry.
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Entrepreneurial spirit.
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Ethical conduct.
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Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
This scholarship application is now closed for 2025
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
Please check back in the fall for application forms. Applications are due March 1, 2026.
The Zonta Club of Cincinnati offers a $500 award.
To apply, visit zonta.org/AEFellowship.
Deadline: 15 November 2024.
Zonta Club of Cincinnati is a verified PayPal user. If you'd like, you can also donate to the Scholarship Fund online by clicking on the "Donate" button above.
Zonta Ann Rasche Scholarship at Cincinnati State
Ann Rasche was a member of the Zonta Club of Cincinnati from 1972 to 1998 and worked for Cincinnati State Technical and Community College for 24 years. The Ann Rasche Scholarship fund was established in her honor upon her death in 1998.
The scholarship program is funded by the Zonta Service Fund of Cincinnati, Inc. – the club's non-profit 501(c)(3) arm – through donations and Zonta fundraisers.
Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.
The $10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
Since the program’s inception in 1938, Zonta has awarded 1,764 Amelia Earhart Fellowships, totaling more than $11.9 million, to 1,335 women from 79 countries.Our Fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, even Secretary of the US Air Force.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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Currently enrolled in a degree program at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, and seeking their first degree.
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Females 25 years of age or older.
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Just entering or returning to school after a significant break in their formal education.
To get more details on how to apply, contact Cincinnati State.