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 The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs
program is to encourage more young women to participate in public
affairs by recognizing a young woman's (age 16-19) commitment to the
volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and
a dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Applicants
are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school
and their community and the problems limiting the advancement of the
status of women in their own country and worldwide.
The Women’s Career Scholarship is open to any Logan County woman
accepted into or currently enrolled in a professional curriculum.
Past award winners are eligible to re-apply; however, students
having less than one academic year remaining until graduation are
not eligible for consideration. The school must be accredited or
recognized as an approved program in the chosen field of study.
 The Women’s Career Scholarship is awarded on the basis of one
academic year (three quarters or two semesters) and is contingent
upon the student's sustained academic achievement. The award can be
applied toward tuition, fees, room and board, books, and other
related expenses. The funds will be sent directly to school
authorities, as designated by the scholarship award recipient, in
equal payments.
Top candidates will be selected based on merit, activities,
leadership, honors, awards and need. Finalists will be contacted for
a personal interview by the club's scholarship committee. Selection
of the recipient(s) will be made shortly after the personal
interview to take place this spring.
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Applications are available at the area high schools and
colleges, at www.zontadistrict6.org/Lincoln/ or by emailing
Scholarship Chairman Caroline Kiest at
ckiest@excite.com.
Completed applications and references must be received no later
than February 13th for the Young Women in Public Affairs
scholarship and by March 27th for the Women in Public Affairs
scholarship in order to be considered.
Zonta International is a global organization of executives and
professionals working together to advance the status of women
worldwide through service and advocacy.
[Lisa Kramer, Lincoln Zonta]
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