Zonta Club of Glens Falls
2021 Scholarship Application
Please read all information and instructions before completing this application.
Failure to follow these instructions may impact your chances to receive serious consideration by
the Committee.
Zonta International is a service organization of professionals and executives dedicated to
improving the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Its members are
leaders in their respective communities who have pledged themselves to conduct projects that
meet substantial civic, educational, and social needs in the area served by the local club.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Zonta Club of Glens Falls Scholarship, the student must -
● Be a graduating high school senior, a past recipient, or returning adult planning to enroll
in:
- an undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary
institution for the 2021-2022 academic year, or
-an accredited postsecondary course of study leading to a professional career.
● Be a resident of Warren, Washington or Northern Saratoga County.
● Demonstrate financial need.
● Demonstrate academic success, school and community involvement and a talent or
dream for future success.
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award in an amount determined by the
Zonta Club Scholarship Committee. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the
program each year they meet eligibility requirements.
Application Documents
Interested students must complete the attached application and mail it along with the following
required documents:
● Official school transcripts or GED scores
● Current semester grades
● 2021 Student Aid Report (SAR)This part of your FAFSA report
● An essay of five hundred (500) words or less describing how you meet the following
criteria: financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in school and
community activities. Describe any special talent, dream, passion or focus you have for
the future, and provide evidence of your resourcefulness and initiative in meeting this
goal.
● Additionally, two written references should be sent directly from the reference to the
Scholarship Committee. Only two written references will be accepted. It is
recommended that references be provided a pre-addressed and stamped envelope in
which they can send their written reference to the Scholarship Committee.
Your name must be on each page of all documents submitted. Your application and other
required documents will not be returned. Keep a copy of all submissions for your reference.
Application Process & Deadline
Use only 8” x 11” paper. Please type or print legibly in ink.