Past Winner: 2024 PC Re-Entry Recipient Lizette Lopez. Lizette is majoring in Sociology and hopes to become an elementary counselor. Congratulations, Lizette!
Past Winner: Our Marcia Brown Memorial Scholarship presented to Lizbeth Ramirez Ramos of Harmony Magnet Academy. Congratulations Lizbeth!
Past Winner: Our 2024 Young Women in Public Affairs Award winner, Jayleen Mejia from Granite Hills High School. A special “Thank You” to GHHS Z Club advisor, Tiffany Ross, for presenting the Award on behalf of our club. Congratulations Jayleen and we wish you all the best in your educational journey!
Past Winner: Our 2024 Community Service Award presented to Kaylynn Brassfield of Monache High School. Congratulations Kaylynn!
Here is a brief overview of the scholarships offered by Zonta:
Young Women In Leadership $1,500 – The goal of this scholarship is to encourage more young women to participate in leadership 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.
More information is available on Zonta International. Applications are available from your high school scholarship counselor or by contacting Karen Vanni, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 359-8324 or email at zontakarenvanni@gmail.com.
Click here for the Young Women in Leadership (YWLA) scholarship application.
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Zonta Cares Community Service Award $1,500. – 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
More information is available on Zonta International. Applications are available from your high school scholarship counselor or by contacting Karen Vanni, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 359-8324 or email at zontakarenvanni@gmail.com.
Click here for the Zonta Cares Community Service Award application.
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Marcia Brown Memorial Scholarship $1,500 – This scholarship honors the memory of Marcia by offering this scholarship to a deserving graduating high school senior planning to continue her education while majoring in the healthcare field.
More information is available on Zonta International. Applications are available from your high school scholarship counselor or by contacting Karen Vanni, Scholarship Chairperson by phone (559) 359-8324 or email at zontakarenvanni@gmail.com.
Click here for the Marcia Brown Memorial Scholarship application.
Application deadline: March 13, 2026
Porterville College Re-Entry Scholarship…$1,500 – 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 contact the PC Foundation at Porterville College at (559) 791-2319 for more information, deadline information and an application.