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Amelia Earhart was a Zontian and this remarkable woman is honoured through the Amelia Earhart Fellowships for women pursuing PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering. Applications are made directly to Zonta International and close in November each year. The Fellowships, worth US$10,000 each are awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year. The District 23 Coordinator is Carole Theobald.

Zonta International offers three international awards that are promoted at district and club levels.

The Young Women in Public Affairs Awards program recognises young women aged 16-19 (i.e. pre-university) who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organisations. Applications are made by mid March to the local Zonta Club with winners' applications being forwarded for consideration of a District award of US$1,000 and five international awards of US$3,000 each. The District 23 Coordinator is Bianca Heaney.

Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarships help women pursue undergraduate and Master's degrees in business management. Applications are usually made in May through local Zonta Clubs. Individual or groups of clubs may provide awards and in addition a US$1,000 award is provided at the district level and a futher 12 international scholarships valued at $5,000 each are provided at the international level. The District 23 Coordinator is Karen Groves.

Lauren Burns 2011 Amelia Earhart Fellow

Holly Ransom
2011 Jane M Klausman Awardee

Ditza Teng 2009 District 23 YWPA awardee