Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

The Zonta Women in Business Scholarships are awarded to women undertaking business studies who have demonstrated outstanding potential in the field. Any woman undertaking a business-related program at an accredited university/college/institute, who will be a junior or senior, or in graduate school, next year, is eligible to apply. Eligible majors include: accounting, economics, finance, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, and entrepreneurship.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

  • Be female
  • Major in a business related program
  • Be a college junior or senior for the 2026-2027 academic year, or enrolled in a Master’s program
  • Be a resident of the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis or the City of St. Louis and the Illinois counties of Madison, Monroe or St. Clair.
  • Demonstrate initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business

The scholarship may be used at any university, college or institute offering accredited courses and degrees.

Questions? Contact Peggy Gilbertson gilbertsonpeggy@gmail.com

Donor
Zonta Club of St. Louis
Award
$1,000
Deadline
05/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Permanent mailing address:
  2. Current mailing address:
  3. Birthplace
  4. What is your country of citizenship?
  5. Please upload your most recent OFFICIAL transcript.
  6. Academic Background
    • 1. University/College
    • 2. Years Attended
    • 3. Major
    • 4. Degree
    • 5. Date Degree Received/Anticipated to Receive
  7. Please list college or university scholarships, fellowships, or honors received. Include dates.
  8. Please describe your volunteer, non-scholastic activities, memberships and cultural interests.
  9. Employment
    • 1. Employer
    • 2. Address
    • 3. Position
    • 4. Frequency (ie. hours/week)
    • 5. Dates (start date/end date)
  10. ESSAY: In 500 words or less, please describe your academic and professional goals, the relevance of your program to the business field, how you have demonstrated initiative, ambition and commitment to pursuing a career in business, and how the Zonta Women in Business Scholarship will assist you in reaching your goals.
  11. How did you learn of the Zonta Women in Business Scholarship? Please check the appropriate items:
  12. Zonta Women in Business Scholarship SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an employer, volunteer supervisor, or academic advisor who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf from support@myscholarshipcentral.org that will explain how to complete this process.
  13. Zonta Women in Business Scholarship RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an employer, volunteer supervisor, or academic advisor who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf from support@myscholarshipcentral.org that will explain how to complete this process.
  14. Applicant Declaration
    • 1. I confirm that I have not applied for the 2025 Zonta International Women in STEM Scholarship.
    • 2. I confirm that I have not applied to more than one Zonta district.
    • 3. I confirm that I am not a family member (ancestor, descendant, adoptee, sibling, niece or cousin and those of theirspouse or co-habiting partner)) of a club member and individual with direct membership with Zonta International,and/or employee of Zonta International.
  15. I certify that all of the information contained in my application form is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, at the option of the Zonta club sponsoring my application or the Zonta district/region I may be interviewed as a candidate for the Zonta Women in Business Scholarship.
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