News from the Young Women in Public Affairs Award Committee

Zonta International’s YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.

Established in 1990 by Past International President Leneen Forde, Zonta has given 1,091 awards, US$1,488,750, to 919 young women from 61 countries.

The program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels. Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000. Each district/region may submit one applicant for consideration for an international scholarship. The five largest districts may submit a second applicant for a total of two applicants.

Applications must be submitted through a Zonta club. To download the YWPA Award application, click here.

Club members may click here to access the poster, sample news releases, guidelines and more.  You will need to be logged in to the Zonta International website to access these tools.  This is a separte registration process.