Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada (ZCO CA)
2025 – Applications etc…
Closed March 15, 2025: #1. ZCO CA & ZI 2024-2025 ‘Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award’ – Deadline: 03152025
Closed March 15, 2025: #2. ZCO CA & ZD2 2024-2025 ‘Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award’ – Deadline: 03152025
Closed March 31, 2025: #3. ZCO CA 2025 ‘Theatre Arts Bursary’ – Deadline 02282025 *New Deadline extended to midnight March 31, 2025
*Open #4. ZCO CA & ZI 2025 ‘Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award’ – Deadline July 25, 2025
Closed May 30, 2025: #5. ZCO CA 2025 ‘New Immigrant Woman Award’ Deadline April 30, 2025 *New: Extended to May 30, 2025
*Open #6. ZCO CA & ZI 2025 Women in STEM Award – Deadline September 26, 2025
Letters to schools re Youth Awards 2024-25
Closed March 15, 2025: #1. Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada & Zonta International 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.
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)
4. 2025 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Privacy Policy and Publicity Authorization (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)
Closed March 15, 2025: #2. Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada & Zonta District 2, 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
Closed March 31, 2025: #3. Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada 2024-2025
‘Theatre Arts Bursary’
Theatre Arts Bursary(s) are awarded annually to women in the National Capital Region who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary theatre program enabling talented young women to achieve their professional goals in theatre arts.
Eligibility: Applicants must have their principal residence in the National Capital Region (NCR) or be pursuing theatre studies in the NCR.
What is the value of the award? Winner(s) will be chosen by the Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada Theatre Arts Award Committee Members and a cash award of up to CAD$2,000 will be presented to the awardee.
2024-25 – Applicant Information: Applications, including Reference letters, must reach Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada no later than midnight February 28, 2025 *New deadline extended to midnight March 31, 2025. Letters and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Apply:
Application: 2025 ZCO CA Theatre Arts Bursary Application 02272025
Deadline 02282025 *New deadline extended to midnight March 31, 2025
Congratulations to Miriam Braiter our ZCO CA 2024 $1000 CAD award winner, Mimi went on to win at Zonta District 2 level, then on to win at Zonta International level $5000 USD.
*Open #4. ZCO CA & Zonta International 2025 ‘Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award’ – Deadline July 25, 2025
ZCO CA Award Sponsored by: Merivale Vision Care and Wellington Vision Care (Kirsten North & Joelle Zagury) as of April 9, 2025
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship was discontinued in 2024. Please refer to the new Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award for new opportunities.
AWARD DESCRIPTION
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied. However, they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and 31% of director seats, as of March 2023. Only 8.2% of S&P 500 company CEOs are women.
The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
Zonta International offers 10 international awards of US$10,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year.
ELIGIBILITY
Women, aged 18-35 at the time of application, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.
- Exceptional leadership in a business-related field of study or industry.
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ethical conduct.
- Significant contributions to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
Note that applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district where no clubs are located may apply via a Zonta e-Club or directly to the district to be eligible for the international awards.
Poster:
All below documents are extremely important, please review all.
ZCO CA & ZI 2025 ‘Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award’ Application: ZCOCA-2025 Women in Business Leadership Award Application
ZCO CA & ZI 2025 ‘Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award’ Application Recommendation Letter Cover Sheet: ZCOCA-2025 Women in Business Leadership Award Application Recommendation Letter Cover Sheet
2025 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Application Description
2025 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Privacy Policy and Publicity Authorization Form
2025 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award Verification of Current Enrollment Form
ZCO CA & ZI 2025 ‘Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award’ – Deadline July 25, 2025
Closed May 30, 2025 #5. ZCO CA 2025 ‘New Immigrant Woman Award’ – Deadline April 30, 2025 *New extended to May 30, 2025
New Immigrant Woman Award:
This $1,000 CAD award honours a newcomer who is a single mother, raising a family while working on her own education at any level.
The applicant must:
1. Be a resident of Ottawa or Hull/Gatineau
2. Have immigrated to Canada after the age of 18 and arrived in
3. Be a single mother with one or more dependent children
4. Need financial support to pursue formal education
To apply, email ottawazonta@gmail.com with:
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Your resume and cover letter
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Two references from persons who are not relatives
Deadline: April 30th, 2025 *New Extended to May 30, 2025
*Open #6. ZCO CA & ZI 2025 Women in STEM Award – Deadline September 26, 2025
AWARD DESCRIPTION
The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledge their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field. By recognizing and supporting these exceptional women, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and foster inclusivity and diversity in the world of STEM.
ELIGIBILITY
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 of study or industry, are eligible to apply. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Designated Degree Program List can be used to determine if your field of study is eligible: https://www.ice.gov/sites/default/files/documents/stem-list.pdf.
FUNDING
Zonta Women in STEM Awards are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Rose Fund from Zontians, Zonta clubs and friends of Zonta.
ZCO CA & ZI Poster below:
Document links below:
- ZCOCA-2026 Zonta Women in STEM Award Application
- ZCOCA-2026 Zonta Women in STEM Award Application Recommendation Letter Cover Sheet
- 2026 Zonta Women in STEM Award Application Description