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Young Women in Public Affairs Award
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Because Zonta International believes that young women are the key to women's advancement in public service, it offers the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, which recognizes young women, aged 16 to 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.
To increase the representation of women in critical decision-making positions around the world, we must encourage young women to pursue employment or seek leadership roles in public policy-making, government, and voluntary organizations, as well as further their education with these goals in mind.
| Offered by | Trust |
|---|---|
| Amount Granted | INR 4,16,198 |
| Type of Scholarship | Merit-Based |
| Level of Program | Secondary school, college or university students |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Renewability | One Time Payment |
| International Students | Yes |
| Official URL | Young Women in Public Affairs Award |
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The Zonta Foundation sponsors awards at the district/regional and worldwide levels. From the district/region level winners, ten individuals are chosen as international winners.
The prize money for international winners will be INR 4,16,198.
The award funds can only be used for tuition and resources such as books, supplies, and other equipment needed for secondary school, college, or university education. This award is open to women between the ages of 16 and 19.
Women between the ages of 16 and 19 on April 1st of each year who live in a Zonta district/region or are nationals of a Zonta country and can demonstrate the following are eligible to apply.
Volunteering requires an active commitment.
Experience (paid or unpaid) in local government, student government, or workplace leadership.
Volunteer leadership accomplishments.
Understanding of Zonta International and its programs.
Support supports Zonta International's aim of making the world a better place for women and girls.
To be eligible for the international awards, applicants from geographic areas within a Zonta district/region where no clubs are located may apply through a Zonta e-Club or directly to the district/region.
Members of clubs and individuals with direct membership in Zonta International, as well as employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, and their family members (ancestors, descendants, adoptees, siblings, nieces or cousins, and those of their spouse or co-habiting partner), are ineligible to apply for the Awards.
Members of the Z club and the Golden Z club are eligible to apply. Previous district and international Young Women in Public Affairs Award recipients are ineligible to qualify for a second year of the Award.
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To apply for the Young Women in Public Affairs Awards, applicants must complete the requirements outlined below:
The applicant first needs to locate a Zonta club.
All application documents must be submitted at a Zonta club by the applicant, within the specified deadline. Applicants must contact a Zonta club for deadline information if they downloaded the application from the Zonta International website.
After the submission of documents, each Zonta club will choose one application to submit to the Zonta governor/regional representative.
After reviewing the applications, a district/region evaluation committee selects one applicant per district/region to send to Zonta International Headquarters. The five largest Zonta membership districts may submit a second applicant to Zonta International Headquarters.
The Zonta International Headquarters staff verifies the eligibility of the applicants submitted by the districts/regions and submits their applications.
Certain documents are required to apply for the Young Women in Public Affairs award. They are:
You need to complete the formal application first (which can be found on the Zonta International website, www.zonta.org).
Verify your current enrollment from a school/institute authority (if relevant), or a letter from an employer confirming employment (if applicable).
You need to provide two recommendations from people who are not related to you, such as teachers, school officials, employee supervisors, or community leaders, which are to be provided directly to the Zonta club or district/region rather than through the applicant.
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All applicants are chosen on the basis of their merit, which includes their devotion, volunteering in public service, and leadership abilities.
Each Zonta club evaluates the applications and supporting materials received and chooses one applicant as the club-level winner. Each club's winning entry is forwarded to the Zonta governor/region representative.
The judging committee for each district/region evaluates the applications submitted from various clubs and selects one applicant from each district/region.
The Zonta International Award Committee selects ten international honorees from proposals submitted by districts and regions to the Zonta International Board. Zonda Foundations awards Young Women in Public Affairs Awards and certificates to all recipients with the approval of the Zonta International Board.
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The scholarship programme is solely open to female students between the ages of 16 and 19. Applicants must be students at a school or college within a Zonta district/region and citizens of a Zonta nation. Candidates might go to the above-mentioned blog for more thorough advice.
We support equality, education, and the abolition of child marriage and gender-based violence. Through our international education programmes and humanitarian projects, Zonta broadens opportunities for women and girls.