Z Club Officers for 2023-2024 from Porterville High and Granite Hills High Schools.
Our Marcia Brown Scholarship winner, Maria Ramos Silva
Our Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship winner, Estrella Ceballos
Our Community Service Scholarship (in memory of Sharon Scarbrough) winner Brenna Galloway with Sharon’s husband Steve, who presented the award to her.
Our Porterville College Re-Entry Scholarship winner, Jessica Welton
All four awardees – Excellent examples of young women active in our community who will accomplish great things in life!
Here is a brief overview of the scholarships offered by Zonta:
Jane M. Klausman Women is Business… $1,000 – This scholarship was first awarded in 1998 and is open to women enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the final year of a Master’s program in business, leading to a business management career. The program is designed to encourage women to enter careers and to seek leadership positions in business related fields in their communities and throughout the world. More information is available through Zonta International or by contacting Norma Verduzco, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 731-9054 or email at nverduzco@gmail.com.
Application deadline: February 2024
Young Women In Public Affairs…$1000 – The goal of this scholarship is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Requirements are :
- Woman 16-19 years of age
- Active commitment to volunteerism
- Experience in local or student government
- Volunteer leadership achievements
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
- Advocating of Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide.
Click here for Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) scholarship application.
More information is available on Zonta International. Applications are available from your high school scholarship counselor or by contacting Norma Verduzco, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 731-9054 or email at nverduzco@gmail.com.
Application deadline: February 2024
Zonta Cares Community Service Award…$500. – This award is to recognize a female who contributes to her community through volunteer activities. The requirements are:
- Woman graduating senior from within the Porterville Unified School District or Burton Unified School District
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Provide documentation of volunteer participation and service
Click here for Zonta Cares Community Service Award application. More information is available through your high school scholarship counselor or Norma Verduzco, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 731-9054 or email at nverduzco@gmail.com.
Application deadline: February 2024
Porterville College Re-Entry Scholarship…$1,000 – Began in the 1980’s this award is offered to local women re-entering college to expand their education and promote their ongoing education. Please see Carol Bodine at Porterville College for more information, deadline information and an application. Contact her at (559) 791-2391 or cbodine@pc.cc.ca.us