ZONTA
International
2011 Zonta Club of Seguin Memorial Scholarship Application
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 $1,000.
Applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements are encouraged 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 the selection of the recipient.
5) The student must maintain a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale during the scholarship year.
6) The applicant must be considered to be a “non-traditional” student, a student who does NOT represent the traditional college student (a traditional college student is a 18-21 year old, going from high school directly to college, single, no children, supported by parents).
7) The scholarship will be awarded once per year, but may be made in installments as circumstances may warrant.
8) The scholarship may be presented to apply for any quarter, semester or trimester during the award year.
9) Proof of registration at the chosen institution must be presented to the Zonta Chapter Treasurer before payment is made.
10) The scholarship check will be made out to the institution to be applied toward tuition expenses, fees, or books for the recipient.
11) The recipient may apply and be considered for a scholarship each school year until she graduates.
12) All applicants 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.
13) Applications must be submitted on or before April 15, 2011 with a copy of your transcript. The recipient will be notified on or before May 20, 2011 and will be asked to be present for receipt of the scholarship at a meeting of the Zonta Club of Seguin.
Upon completion of application, please return with transcript copy to:
Scholarship Committee
Zonta Club of Seguin
PO Box 1994
Seguin, TX 78155