2023 Zonta Club of Wollongong Community Scholarship
Community
Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organisation of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 30,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 63 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and objectives.
The Zonta Club of Wollongong will provide one (1) female undergraduate student with $2,000, towards the costs of their studies at the University of Wollongong. Eligible student must currently reside in the Illawarra region and have completed their schooling in the area.
Selection will be based on application and interview.
Open from 26/Jun/2023 to 08/Sep/2023
Value
$2,000 per annum
Duration
One (1) Year
Level of Enrolment
First Year, Second Year, Third Year, Fourth Year, Fifth Year
Graduate Type
Undergraduate
Number Available
One (1)
Year of Scholarship
2023
Degree
Any undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong
Offer Type
Scholarship
Category
Community
Broad Study Area
Arts & International Studies, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Health & Medicine, Information & Communications Technology, Law, Mathematics & Statistics, Media, Communications & Journalism, Physics, Psychology, Science
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Application Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the University of Wollongong;
Applicants must be a female student, in line with the eligibility criteria for the Zonta Club of Wollongong;
Applicants must currently reside in the Illawarra region, and have completed their schooling in the area. The Greater Illawarra region covers the area to the east of the escarpment, and is bounded by Helensburgh and Kiama;
The successful recipient will be encouraged to attend a Club meeting to learn more about the members who afforded them this opportunity;
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
Applicants must provide a one page statement outlining: Your commitment to empowering and supporting other women to achieve their goals, and engagement in activities that add value to the community.
Successful applicants must remain enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at the University of Wollongong for the duration of this scholarship.
Successful applicants must maintain a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65
