The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships are awarded to women undertaking business studies who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field.
Zonta Club of the Black Hills offers a scholarship of $500 at the local level. Zonta International offers scholarships of $1,000 each at the district/region level and twelve scholarships in the amount of $7,000 each at the International level.
The scholarships may be used at any university, college or institute offering accredited courses and degrees. Previous International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship recipients may not apply to renew the Scholarship.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be undertaking a business and/or business-related program at an accredited university/college/institute.
- Enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master’s program at the time the application is submitted (applicants must still be attending school to receive this scholarship.)
- Achieved an outstanding academic record during her academic studies, including business-related subjects.
- Demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business.
- Living or studying in a Zonta district/region.
The local Zonta Club Evaluation Committee will consider applications and select the club awardee. Her application will be sent to the Zonta District Governors/Region South America Representative. A District/Region Evaluation Committee selects one applicant per district/region to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The Zonta International Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Committee selects 12 international recipients from the district/region applicants.
To apply click here. Please complete the application and email to zontablackhills@gmail.com or mail to Zonta Club of the Black Hills, PO Box 8163, Rapid City, SD 57709 no later than June 15.
