Awards – International and District

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

Amelia Earhart Fellowships

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 Kal Vassilopoulos.

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

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 UUS$10,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year.

For eligibility criteria and further information, click here. Applications are made through local Zonta Clubs, and Districts. The District 23 Coordinator for this award is Linda Tinning.

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Awards

The Zonta Young Women in Leadership 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 and the District winner will be forwarded to Zonta International and be in consideration for an International Award. District 23 Coordinator is Joanne Metzger.

The YWPA Application is available on the Zonta International website.  Click here for detailed information and application submission dates.

Zonta Women in STEM Award

Information about the Women in STEM Scholarship, including a description of the scholarship, submission of nominations and details of funding can be found on the Zonta International website by clicking  here. The District 23 Coordinator is Elizabeth Wilson.