Social Science | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 136

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships by Zonta International, USA: Business Management

Established in 1998 from a generous bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian, the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate or Master’s degrees in business management.The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients. Zonta International awards scholarships of US$1,000 each at the district level and twelve international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000 each. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded annually and may be used for tuition, books or living expenses at any university, college or institution offering accredited business courses and degrees.

Women pursuing a business or business-related degree who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field are eligible. Online students are also eligible. Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are not eligible to apply for the Scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 July 2011

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2011 Young Women in Public Affairs Award by Zonta International in USA

Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, the Young Women in Public Affairs Award honors young women in secondary level or pre-university schools, ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. The program operates at the Zonta club, district and international levels. Zonta clubs provide awards for club recipients, and district and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation. District recipients receive US$1,000, and five international recipients are selected from the district recipients to receive awards of US$3,000 each.
Women of any nationality, who are pre-university or pre-college students (ages 16-19) living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of:

* 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
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 Zonta governor.

Scholarship Application Deadline:1 July 2011.

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The Stuart Young Foundation Award, UK: Accountancy, Communications and Business, and Voluntary Social Services.

The Stuart Young Awards commemorate the life and achievements of an outstanding member of the Anglo-Jewish community, who made significant contributions in the fields of accountancy, communications and business, and also in voluntary social services.

Head Teachers are invited to nominate candidates for an Award of £1,500 per annum each, to a student in Year 13 going up to University. Candidates with deferred places are not normally eligible but should apply in the year of entry to University. The Award will begin upon the student taking up his or her place, and may continue for three years.
Head Teachers in both Independent and Maintained schools are asked to nominate only those students whose families are likely to incur serious financial strain in supporting their children through the years in Higher Education. The continuation of the Award each year is dependent upon satisfactory reports from the University.

Scholarship Application Deadline:30 April 2011

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