[USA] Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships
The scholarship award of US$4,000 may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.
ApplicationApplications must be completed in English. English translations must accompany all non-English documents. In addition to completing the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship application, applicants must also submit:
- One confidential letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the major field of study.
- One confidential letter of recommendation from an employer, volunteer supervisor, or academic advisor.
- An essay that clearly describes immediate and future academic and career goals and how the Jane M. Klausman.
- Verification of enrollment from the university/college/institute regi
Application Process
The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Program operates at the Club, District, and International levels of Zonta International. To apply, please contact the Zonta Club nearest you or e-mail your name and contact information to Zonta International Headquarters. Applicants must be nominated by their local Zonta Club.
Phase I
Zonta Clubs publicize the award in their communities, and distribute, receive and evaluate applications. All application materials, recommendations, transcripts, and verification of enrollment must be received at Zonta Club(s) by April (please note that all the Zonta Clubs have different deadlines). Zonta Clubs must submit their Scholarship recipient`s application to the Zonta District Governor by 31 May.
Phase II
The District Evaluating Committees select a District recipient (one per District) from the applications submitted by the Zonta Clubs within the District. The District Governor submits the District recipient`s information to Zonta International Headquarters by 15 August. The Zonta International Foundation provides an award of US$400 to each of the 30 District Klausman Scholarship recipients.
Phase III
The International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships Subcommittee selects five International Scholarship recipients by 30 September from the District applications received. The Zonta International Foundation provides a US$4,000 Scholarship for each of the five International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients.
URL link and application: Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships.
