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Study Level: Enabling Program; Undergraduate; Postgraduate (Course work); Postgraduate (Research)

Year of Study: Future/First Year; Continuing (2nd year or greater)

Citizenship: Australian Citizen; Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa; International

Ethnicity: Aboriginal; Torres Strait Islander; South Sea Islander; Non Indigenous

Study Region: Brisbane; Bundaberg; Emerald; Gladstone; Mackay; Melbourne; Noosa; Rockhampton; Sydney; Adelaide; Cairns

Study Mode: All modes

Study Load: All loads

Gender: Female

Featured Scholarships

Zonta Club of Rockhampton Young Women in Public Affairs Award 2013 (YWPA)

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women In Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.

Scholarship Value$1000 for district recipient
Length of ScholarshipOne year
Number Available1
Opening Date09 November 2012
Closing Date22 February 2013

Eligibility Criteria

Women of age 16-19 on 1st April each year, studying and living, or working in the Zonta Club of Rockhampton Region and can demonstrate evidence of the following are eligible to apply.

  • Active commitment to volunteerism
  • Experience in local or student government
  • Volunteer leadership achievements
  • Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
  • Advocating in Zonta International's mission of advancing the status of women worldwide

Selection Criteria

  • Completion of the official application form
  • Verification of current enrolment by school official
  • Two confidential recommendations from adults, not related to the applicant, such as teachers, school officials or community leaders

Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation not requested will not be considered.  All applications and supporting information become the property of Zonta International. Zonta International has final authority over any aspect of the Awards. 

Refer to Selection Criteria for further information

How do I apply?

Completed application form must be received by the Zonta Club of Rockhampton no later than 22nd February 2013 at PO Box 323 Rockhampton Qld 4700.

How will I know the outcome of my application?

The application must start with a Zonta club. All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the printed deadline. Zonta clubs select one application to send to the district governor/region representative. A district/region evaluating committee reviews the applications and selects one applicant per district/region to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The Zonta International YWPA Committee recommends ten international recipients from the district applications to the Zonta International Board. After approval by the Zonta International Board, the Zonta International Foundation provides awards and certificates to the district and international recipients.

Scholarship Donor - Zonta Club of Rockhampton