Discover the Power of Women in STEM: Unlock Your Potential with Zonta International
Zonta International, a leading global organization of professionals from diverse fields, is dedicated to advancing women's rights through supportive efforts and advocacy. They are non-partisan and non-religious, with approximately 25,000 members in over 1,100 clubs across 60 countries. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in areas like information technology, natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics - known as STEM fields.
To create a world where men and women have equal opportunities, women must play an active role in technology and technological development. Zonta International's Women in STEM Scholarship aims to encourage women to pursue education, careers, and leadership roles in technical fields.
Eligibility Criteria for Women in STEM (1 scholarship):
- Applicants must be studying in a natural science, information technology, engineering, or mathematics program at an accredited university or college at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Applications can be submitted after completing the first year of education, starting from the second year up to graduation.
- At the time of scholarship disbursement, applicants must still be enrolled in the university and expected to graduate no earlier than May 2024.
- Applicants should demonstrate exceptional aptitude in their field and reside or study in Sweden or Latvia at the time of application. Online students are also eligible if enrolled in an accredited university or college.
Eligibility Criteria for Jane M Klausman - Women in Business Scholarship (2 scholarships):
- Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, specializing primarily in economics, financial management, business administration, business technology, information technology, marketing, human resources, international business, or entrepreneurship at an accredited university or college.
- Applications can be submitted after completing the first year of education, starting from the second year up to graduation.
- At the time of scholarship disbursement, applicants must still be enrolled in the university and expected to graduate no earlier than May 2024.
- Applicants should aspire to a leadership position in business and society, have strong academic performance, and reside or study in Sweden or Latvia at the time of application.
Scholarship Award:
- 5,000 USD is awarded per scholarship to one recipient in our district (Sweden and Latvia).
Application Deadline:
- July 1, 2023
How to Apply:
- Download the application documents from the Zonta International website's Women in STEM Scholarship page (zonta.org) and submit your application to goteborgzonta1@gmail.com.
Application Tips:
- Complete all required information.
- Adhere to the specified character count. Overly long applications will not be considered.
- Applications must be written in English. Documents in other languages must be translated into English.
- Use a computer for writing. Handwritten documents will not be accepted.
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: July 1, 2023
- Zonta International will announce the international scholarship recipient(s) from Women in STEM in November 2023 and Jane M Klausman in December 2023.