This scholarship is designed to encourage young women to pursue careers and seek leadership positions in public policy, government, and volunteer organizations.
The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award program offers a Club prize, a cash award of US $500 at the District level and five awards of US $1,000 each at the International level.
The winner of the Zonta Club of Prince William County scholarship goes on to compete at the District 3 level and that winner then goes on to international competition for a $1000 scholarship.
Pre-university or pre-college women students, aged 16-20 years at the time of application.
The Goal of the program is to recognize:
commitment to the volunteer sector
evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and
dedication to the advancement of the status of women
and thus to encourage more women students to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations.
