Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada 2024-2025 Applications etc…
#1. Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada 2024-2025
‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’
Award description
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs 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.
Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,128 awards, totaling US$1,673,750 to 956 young women from 61 countries.
The program operates at the Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada $800CAD, district and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.
Application Process and Deadline:
The application process must start with Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada. All application materials must be received at Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada by the deadline printed on the application.
How to Apply: ZCO CA ‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’:
Complete all documents and remit by the deadline of: March 15, 2025
Send the completed documents by email to: zontaottawayouth2@gmail.com
Eligibility
Women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district 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 in Zonta International’s mission of building a better world for women and girls.
Funding
Young Women in Leadership Awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Young Women in Leadership Award Fund from Zontians, Zonta clubs and friends of Zonta International.
How to Apply: ZCO CA ‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’:
Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada
c/o Valerie Hume, Committee Chair
email: zontaottawayouth2@gmail.com
Deadline: March 15, 2025
1. 2025 YWIL Poster (updated 11062024)
2. 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Application (updated 11062024)
3. 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Application Description (updated 11062024)
5. 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Recommendation Form (updated 11062024)
6. 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Verification of Enrollment (updated 11062024)
#2. Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada 2024-2025
‘Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award’
Community Service Award for High School Juniors & Seniors
Who May Apply?
High School junior or senior students who perform outstanding community service may apply by submitting a completed application and reference letter to Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada. Academic achievement is not relevant. Each of the 20 Zonta Clubs in District 2 solicits & accepts applications from high schools in its area. In the spring, each club reviews the applications it receives, and selects a single club candidate. Each club candidate becomes a District finalist. The Jean M. Coon committee reviews each finalist application and an award winner is announced in May.
What is the Amount of the Award?
$ 800 CAD > Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada
$ 1000 USD > Zonta International District 2
How Does the Winner receive the Award?
The cheque is presented to the winner at an award luncheon at the District 2 October meeting (Seminar or Conference) each year. The date & location of the meeting is announced not later than September.
Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada will provide details to winner.
How to Apply?
Application forms are mailed to local school guidance counselors in the late fall. All application materials must be received at Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada by the deadline of March 15, 2025.
Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada
c/o Valerie Hume, Committee Chair
email: zontaottawayouth2@gmail.com
Deadline: March 15, 2025
Application: ZCO CA 2024-2025 Jean M Coon – Updated-11062024