STEM

Zonta District 14 STEM Award

General Information

Women are still largely underrepresented in technology and other STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) fields. To create a world in which men and women have equal opportunities, women need to have an active role in technology and technological developments. Zonta District 14 is pleased to offer its Zonta D14 STEM Award to encourage women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in technology.

The Award

The Zonta Women in STEM Award is awarded to women of any age, pursuing a degree in STEM. Zonta District 14 (D14) offers an Award in the amount of € 2,000.- .

Who is Eligible?

Women of any age and nationality, pursuing a degree in STEM at an accredited university/college/institute, who demonstrate outstanding academic record during their academic studies in STEM, are eligible to apply.

Students 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 to the local Zonta club. Applicants must still be in school at the time the awards are disbursed and must not graduate before December 2024.

Zonta clubs must communicate a deadline to receive the applications before the end of June 2024.

Club recipient is selected, and application is received by District chair or governor by 15 August 2024. Official announcement of District recipients October 2024.

Golden Z club members may apply.

Classified members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation, and their family members, are not eligible to apply.

The application and promotion materials in English:

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Zonta D14 STEM Award Application- 2024

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