The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley is accepting applications for the Young Women in Public Affairs Award, which recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service. We are looking for women in Quaboag Valley and surrounding towns. They must be high school juniors and seniors who have an active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, have demonstrated leadership skills, and have shown a dedication to advancing the status of women throughout the world.
The club offers an award of $500 to be used however the recipient chooses, to the most outstanding YWPA applicant. That local winner’s application will then be submitted for YWPA competition at the Zonta District 1 level (New England states of the U.S. and the Atlantic Provinces of Canada), with the District winner awarded an additional $1,000. The District 1 winner goes on to compete internationally, with five Zonta International winners awarded another $3,000 each. District and International awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation.
Applications available in High School Guidance offices and on-line at this site. Completed applications must be submitted to our Scholarship Chair by March 15, 2012: Kristin M. Goold, 82 Catalpa Terrace, Springfield, MA 01119.
