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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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