Chartered in 1930, the Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada is a member of Zonta International

 ZC of Ottawa, Ontario Charter Certificate

Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada: 97 Years of Service and Advocacy

The Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada (ZCO CA) proudly begins its 97th year supporting girls and women in the National Capital Region. As a nonprofit volunteer organization, ZCO CA is part of Zonta International, a global network comprised of over 25,000 members across 1,093 clubs in 64 countries. All members share a commitment to advancing the status of girls and women through service and advocacy.

Annual Education Awards Program

Fundraising efforts by ZCO CA directly support the club’s annual education awards program, which benefits high-school and postsecondary girls and women. Over the past 42 years, ZCO CA has raised and awarded more than $183,000 to girls and women pursuing further education. Each spring, the club offers six distinct awards, providing financial assistance in a variety of fields.

Eligibility and Application Information

To find out if you—or a girl or woman you know—are eligible for any of the 2026 awards, please visit the club’s awards page for detailed information.  https://zontaottawa.ca/zco-ca-education-awards/