The Zonta
Club of Seguin is a member of Zonta International, a global organization of
executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women
worldwide through service and advocacy.
The amount of the scholarship is
$1000.00.
Applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements are encourage to apply:
1) The Zonta Club of Seguin Memorial Scholarship
is intended to provide financial assistance to an adult female, permanent
resident of Guadalupe County who wishes to begin, enhance or continue her
education.
2) The recipient must be seeking higher
education beyond the high school diploma or equivalent thereof.
3) The recipient must be attending, or preparing
to attend an accredited business, technical/vocational school, community, two
or four year college or university.
4) While not the only consideration,
financial need will be one of the key criteria in selection of the recipient.
5) The applicant must have a 2.5 or
better cgpa on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.
6) The applicant must meet ONE of the following criteria to be
considered “non-traditional”.
a) Delayed enrollment (does not enter
postsecondary education in the same calendar year that she finished high
school).
b) Works full-time (35 hours or more per
week) while enrolled
c) Has dependents other than a spouse
d) Is a single parent (either not
married or married but separated and has dependents)
7) The scholarship is an annual, one
year scholarship. The recipient may apply and be considered for
a scholarship each school year until she graduates.
8) Proof of registration at the chosen
institution must be presented to the Zonta Chapter Treasurer before payment is
made.
9) The scholarship check will be made
out to the institution to be applied toward tuition expenses, fees, or books
for the recipient.
10) All applications are required to
submit a completed application for the Zonta Memorial Scholarship prior to the
application deadline. Finalists for the
scholarship may be asked to undergo an interview with the Zonta Memorial
Scholarship Committee and submit a proof of income affidavit.
11) Applications must be submitted on or
before April 15 of each year with a copy
of your transcript. The recipient
will be notified on or before the following May 20. The scholarship will be presented at an
official Zonta function.
Do Download the Zonta Memorial Scholarship application here: Zonta_Scholarship_Application_V2020__1_.pdf
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Upon completion of application, please return with transcript copy to:
Pat Grigg
Scholarship Committee
1821 Montclair St
Seguin, Texas 78155