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Young Women in Public Affairs
A Zonta International Program, Funded by the Zonta International Foundation
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
In order for more women to be represented in key decision making positions worldwide, we encourage young women to pursue careers, or seek leadership positions in public policy making, government and volunteer organizations and further their education with these aims in view.
Public Affairs refers to all aspects of community life where decisions have to be made about issues which relate to and affect communities in which they work and live.
The program operates at the Zonta Club, District and International levels.
WHO IS ELIGIBILE?
Any pre-university or pre-college woman students, age 16-19 living or studying in a Zonta district/region at the time of application and demonstrating evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.
- Active commitment to volunteerism.
- Experience in local or student government.
- Volunteer leadership achievements.
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
- Advocating in Zonta International’s mission of advancing the status of women worldwide.
Club Award:
Following evaluation and interview by a panel, a cash award of $500 is offered for the Club winner. This will be presented at a Club Awards Ceremony and Dinner to be held in August with teachers, parents and friends invited, to publicise the YWPA Award and acknowledge the applicants. The Club winner’s application is forwarded to our District for further evaluation for the District and International Awards
District Award:
The Zonta International Foundation will issue a check in the amount of US$1,000, payable to the District winner
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
The International YWPA Committee selects and recommends five International YWPA recipients from the approved District recipients. The Executive Committee of the Zonta International Board must approve the International recipients. For each International recipient, the Zonta International Foundation will issue a cheque in the amount of US$3,000, payable to the recipient. Excerpts from the recipients’ essays may be printed in The Zontian magazine and/or on the Zonta International website, or used for other Zonta International promotional purposes.
APPLICATIONS
Students may type their applications or complete them on a computer (a downloadable version is available here). Handwritten applications will not be accepted and should not be submitted. Students should adhere strictly to the number of words requested in brackets for each question; additional words will not be considered in the application evaluation.
Applications must include the following:-
- Verification of current enrolment by school official
- Two confidential recommendations from adults, not related to the applicant, such as teachers, school officials or community leaders
Please send applications to:-
YWPA Coordinator
Zonta Club of Ballarat Inc
PO Box 1223
Bakery Hill
VIC 3354
Any questions may be directed to the YWPA Coordinator at zontaballarat@yahoo.com.au
Applications close on 25 July 2011
Download the Application form from HERE...
The application is in Microsoft Word format. If you require the file in another format or in hard copy, please email.
Any questions may be directed to the YWPA Coordinator at zontaballarat@yahoo.com.au