Scholarships

Zonta Club of Lafayette supports several local scholarships for girls and women each year. Several local winners can compete at the District and International level.

For information on scholarships contact: Lisa LeBlanc, Scholarship Chair

Pictured is Ms. Jenita Jagangir, 2024 Lafayette STEM award winner. Jenita is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Applied Mathematics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has a BS of Mathematics from the University of Dhaka, BD and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the Universith of Dhaka, BD. She was awarded second place in research at Tulane University in 2024. She is married and has one daughter.

Complete Scholarship List

Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. (local, district, and international)

Link to Application. Due March 1, 2025.

Woman in Business Award - update coming soon. (local, district, and international)

Women in STEM Award - update coming soon. (local, district, and international)

ROSE Award

The Rose Award is awarded to a non-traditional student, female head of household, and primary wage earner of the family. Applicants should be individuals pursuing post high school training or certification programs not necessarily requiring a baccalaureate degree. The recipient must use the scholarship to attend an educational institution that is accredited and normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on. This award can fund a certification program such as law enforcement or fire training education at a technical/trade school or a community college. (local and district)

Link to application. Due February 1 (local), February 21 (district)

Mary Dichmann English Award (local)

The Mary Dichmann award is awarded to an English undergraduate or graduate at the University of Louisiana of Lafayette. Chosen by a committee of College of Liberal Arts - English professors.

SoLACC Zonta Woman Award (local)

The Zonta Woman Award is awarded to a woman with dependents pursuing a degree at South Louisiana Community College. Applications are accepted internally at the college. (fall and spring)