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Zonta Club of Berkeley / North Bay and Beyond
Serving the San Francisco Bay Area Since 1936
Scholarships
Amelia Earhart
fellowship
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Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
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Jane m. Klausman women in business scholarship
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This scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in business management. It was established in 1998 from a generous bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA. Ms Klausman was also the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in business management.
Women who reside in the San Francisco Bay Area including North Bay and East Bay and who are interested in applying for the JMK Scholarship should submit their applications to our club by August 2, 2024.
young women in public affairs award
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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 program recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.