Women have a chance of getting financial assistance in their higher education pursuits through the Birmingham chapter of Zonta International. The organization in 63 countries empowers women and expands their access to education, health care, economic opportunities and safe living conditions.
Zonta International (ZI) offers the following awards, scholarships and fellowships:
For details on eligibility requirements, please visit ZI scholarship website:
https://zontausa.org/what-we-do/zonta-scholarships/
Zonta Club of Birmingham, c/o Pi-Ling Chang, chang.piling7@gmail.com
For applications submitted to Zonta International, visit ZI’s website:
Zonta International (ZI) Awards/Fellowship Summary
| Names of Awards/ Fellowship | Applicants’ Eligibility | Age | Due Dates to Zonta Club of BHM^ | Submission / Contact |
| Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (ZYWLA) Local club award, $1,000 ZI award,$5,000* | Secondary school or college students who have shown superior leadership skillsstrong commitment to public service and civic causes | 16-19 | March 15, 2027 | Send application to Zonta Club of Birmingham |
| Women in Business Leadership Award (WBLA) Local club award, $1,000 ZI award, $5,000* | Demonstrate exceptional leadership in business-related fields of study or industry; show entrepreneurial spirit; exhibit ethical conductcontributes significantly to addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice. Z Club and Golden Z club members are eligible | 18-35 | November 10, 2026 | Send application to Zonta Club of Birmingham |
| Women in STEM Award: Local club award, $1,000 ZI award, $5,000* | Second-year undergrad to last year of graduate school demonstrate groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries contribute to advancing knowledge and innovation in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field of study or industry. Z Club and Golden Z Club members are eligible | January 15, 2027 | Send application to Zonta Club of Birmingham | |
| Amelia Earhart Fellowship ZI award, $15,000 | Women pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering or space sciences | Any age | November 15, 2026# | Apply online at Zonta International website |
The applicant awarded at the local club competes at the district level. Selected candidates at the district will be forwarded to ZI and winners are awarded $ 5,000 with a complimentary 1 yr membership from ZI.
Please see ZI scholarship website for the exact due date after 2026.