Since 1990, Zonta has presented 465 district and international Young Women in Public Affairs Awards totaling US$255,750 to young women from 47 countries. |
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Young Women in Public Affairs Awards
Young Women in Public Affairs Awards
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Application Process for 2010
The YWPA Awards Program operates at the Club, District, and International levels of Zonta International, and is managed by
Zonta members. To apply, please contact the Zonta Club nearest you or E-mail your name and contact information to the YWPA
Coordinator.
Eligibility
Pre-university or pre-college women students (ages 16-20) at the time of application are eligible to apply.
Award
District award recipients receive US$500 from the Zonta International Foundation YWPA Fund. Districts may choose to add to
this award amount. International award recipients are selected from District Recipients and receive US$1,000.
How is the YWPA Award Program supported?
Young Women in Public Affairs Awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta International Foundation
Young Women in Public Affairs Fund. Interested in contributing? Click here to contribute now.
For more information about applying for the YWPA Scholarship Program, please Click Here.
The YWPA Awards Program operates at the Club, District, and International levels of Zonta International, and is managed by
Zonta members. To apply, please contact the Zonta Club nearest you or E-mail your name and contact information to the YWPA
Coordinator.
Eligibility
Pre-university or pre-college women students (ages 16-20) at the time of application are eligible to apply.
Award
District award recipients receive US$500 from the Zonta International Foundation YWPA Fund. Districts may choose to add to
this award amount. International award recipients are selected from District Recipients and receive US$1,000.
How is the YWPA Award Program supported?
Young Women in Public Affairs Awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta International Foundation
Young Women in Public Affairs Fund. Interested in contributing? Click here to contribute now.
For more information about applying for the YWPA Scholarship Program, please Click Here.
2007 YWPA Scholarship Recipient: Kay Yaeger
Zonta International believes young women are the key to women's advancement in
the field of public service. The Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards
enourage young women who have demonstrated leadership skills and interest in
civic causes to continue pursuing their dreams.
Since 1990, the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program
has encouraged more young women to participate in public and political life by
recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership
achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
the field of public service. The Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards
enourage young women who have demonstrated leadership skills and interest in
civic causes to continue pursuing their dreams.
Since 1990, the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program
has encouraged more young women to participate in public and political life by
recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership
achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
Phase I
Zonta Clubs publicize the award in their communities, distribute, receive and evaluate applications. All application materials,
recommendations, and verification of enrollment must be received at Zonta Club(s) by end of February (please note that all the
Zonta Clubs have different deadlines). Zonta Clubs must submit their Award recipient's application to the Zonta International
District Governor by 1 April.
Phase II
Zonta Clubs select one application to send to the Zonta District Governors. The District Evaluating Committee selects a District
recipient from the applications submitted by the Zonta Clubs within the District. The District Governor submits the recipient's
application to Zonta International Headquarters by 1 May. The Zonta International Foundation provides an award of US$500 and
a certificate to each of the 30 District YWPA Award recipients.
Phase III
The Zonta International YWPA Subcommittee selects five International Award recipients by 30 June from the District
applications received. The Zonta International Foundation provides a US$1,000 award and certificate for each International
YWPA Award recipient.
Key Dates:
2010 Application Materials
Click Here to upload the application and print a copy on your printer.
Application Requirements and Forms
NOTE: This application may be slow to download depending on your connection to the Internet. If you cannot download this
application, please request a copy from the club nearest you.
Questions about this program?
Please email the Zonta Club of St. Charles at ZontaStCharles@gmail.com.
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