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Zonta Club of Olympia is dedicated to annually funding scholarship and award programs that support women (age 16 and above), who are committed to furthering their education / training in order to reach their career, business, or entrepreneurial goals and aspirations.
Young Women in Leadership Award
DEADLINE: 2025 Application Cycle Closed
Zonta Women In Business Leadership Award
Zonta Women In Business Leadership Award
Zonta Club of Olympia invites eligible women to participate in our WIBL Award Program!
The purpose of this award is to encourage women to drive innovation and impact in the business world. The WIBL Award celebrates excellence and recognizes outstanding achievements by women between 18-35 years of age. This award honors exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and significant contributions while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
Any woman undertaking a business program at an accredited university/college/institute, including online students, and enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program to the final year of a master’s program at the time the application is submitted, is eligible to apply. The Scholarship may be used at any university, college or institute offering accredited courses and degrees.
What are Olympia Zonta's requirements?
Completed application, along with supporting documents are due by June 30th, 2025. If mailing documents, please ensure forms are received at the PO Box address by this date. The selected applicant will receive $2000 for tuition, fees, and materials; and her application will go on to the Zonta District and possibly International level. Winners at this level will each receive $10,000. Questions? Please contact us at olympiazonta@gmail.com.
Eligibility
Eligibility
This scholarship is for women between the ages 18-35, pursuing a business program at an accredited university/college/institute.
Major field of specialization within the following:
Accounting, economics, finance, business management, business technology, information technology, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship.
Must be enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a master's program at the time the application is submitted.
Must still be enrolled at the time the scholarship funds are disbursed and must not graduate before April 2025.
Must submit the Zonta International verification of current enrollment form (see page 7 of document) with application materials or provide an official stamped confirmation of enrollment from the university
2025 Application Cycle is Now Open!
DUE: JUNE 30th, 2025
Young Women in Leadership Award
Young Women in Leadership Award
The Young Woman in Leadership Award was created by Zonta International with the belief that young women are the key to women’s advancement in the many fields of public service.
The award is offered at the club, district and international levels to recognize young women for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes; and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
Scholarship amounts vary at the club level. Olympia Zonta Club's scholarship amount is $2,000! District and international levels are combined where Zonta International offers 37 awards of $5,000.
Since the inception of the program in 1990, Zonta has awarded 1,091 awards, totaling US$1,303,750, to 919 young women from 61 countries.
Eligibility
Eligibility
This scholarship is for young women ages 16-19 in high school or college who demonstrate the following:
Active commitment to volunteerism.
Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
Volunteer leadership achievements.
Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
Support in Zonta International's mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Application cycle is now closed
Check back in Spring 2026!
Meet our 2025 Awardee, Melinda Le!
Olympia Zonta is happy to assist Melinda as she enters college in the fall with a $2000 scholarship; and we sent her application on to District 8 and Zonta International for a potential additional $5000.
Melinda plans to major in Business Analytics...here's why:
She dreams of creating a startup to provide statistical analysis for NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and nonprofits.
She led a school-wide (Olympia High School) project increasing student attendance at womens' athletic events.
She doubled female membership in the Olympia Robotics Federation.
As a student Leader/STEM, she co-founded CairoBots in 2022 to bring robotics to Egyptian youth. And, every Friday night, she teaches a coding and robotics class to students in Cairo. Teaching these classes has allowed her to share her personal values of equity in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
She has served as President & VP of Finance, Washington DECA, serving 16,000+ members statewide.
She is a volunteer at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center helping to promote awareness and understanding of refugees, children, elders and low-income groups in the Asia Pacific island countries..
Melinda received the highest level recommendations detailing her accomplishments, including describing her as diligent, curious, determined, calm, genuine, explorer, informer and forever optimist. Both are excited to see what Melinda becomes in the future because there are so many possibilities due to her passion to learn and give back to her community, country and world!
Doris Drees Endowment Scholarship
Doris Drees Endowment Scholarship
Zonta Club of Olympia provides this Endowment Scholarship in memory of a long-time Zontian administrated through South Puget Sound Community College Foundation.
This scholarship helps remove barriers to education for women who are often returning to college after a period of absence.
Preference given to single parent residing in Thurston County who is returning to school after being out of the workforce and away from school for 10 or more years.
These annual scholarships are generally in the amount of $1000 or more.
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Congratulations to our 2024-2025 SPSCC Doris Drees Scholarship recipient,
Congratulations to our 2024-2025 SPSCC Doris Drees Scholarship recipient,
We have two scholarship winners!
Kymberly L. (Focus: Healthcare) I am a single mother of three children who is attending school full time. I am a dedicated student who is determined to be the best I can be. Thanks to your donation, I can continue my journey toward becoming a Registered Nurse at SPSCC.
Leila B. (Focus: Arts & Communication) This scholarship will help cover my tuition as I continue to support my son and our family dog, Yume, while taking the big step of going back to school. Thank you for your help.
Toy Kay Scholarship
Toy Kay Scholarship
Zonta Club of Olympia raised $25,000 to create an endowment scholarship at the Evergreen State College in Toy Kay's name.
This scholarship helps remove barriers to education for women over the age of 35, seeking a degree in Public or Community Service or Education Degree.
Zonta Club of Olympia provides this Endowment Scholarship in honor of a long-time Olympia Zontian, Toy Kay. She has been a part of Zonta for over 60 years and has given so much to our community and now every year a student will receive a scholarship in her name.
This annual scholarships is typically $1000 or more and is administered through The Evergreen State College Foundation.
Eligibility
Eligibility
This scholarship is for women attending Evergreen State College with the following qualifications:
Applicant must be an undergraduate.
Applicant studying Education or Social Services.
Applicant can be a New or Returning Student.
Applicant must be 35 years of age or above.
Applicant must identify as a woman.
2023-2024 Application is Closed
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