Zonta Club of Dallas is excited to offer a $1500 scholarship to
a qualified, deserving young women with a passion for science, technology,
engineering and/or math. We ask for your support to share this wonderful
scholarship opportunity with you students immediately as all
applications must be received by Zonta Club by April 26, 2013.
Attached is the documentation for the Zonta Club of Dallas Ruth Maddox
Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math scholarship.
Included are both a pdf version and a word version that should allow
information to be entered online and saved.
The goal of the Zonta Club of Dallas Ruth Maddox Young Women in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (YWinSTEM) Award is to
encourage more young women to participate in science, technology, engineering
and math by recognizing a commitment to higher education curriculum in science,
technology, engineering and/or math, evidence of leadership achievements in science,
techn0logy, engineering and/or math and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Ruth
Maddox is a role model for young women interested in STEM careers. She was the
third woman to graduate from SMU with an electrical engineering degree. A
Registered Professional Engineer of the State of Texas, Ruth worked for
Consulting Engineer David C. Pfeiffer, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at
SMU. She was then employed by the Dallas Power & Light company which became
part of TXU. She worked as an Illuminating Engineer for 37 years designing
lighting for many commercial and industrial buildings. Her artistic talents and
education enabled her to assist many consulting engineers and designers of new
and remodeled Dallas buildings such as the Great Hall of the Apparel Mart, First
Baptist Church, Eastman Kodak, The Adolphus Hotel, Arthur A. Everts, and many
other churches, offices and homes.
Women of
age 16-19 and living or
studying in the Dallas area at the time the
application is submitted to the Zonta Club of Dallas and demonstrate evidence
of the following, are eligible to apply.
- Currently
enrolled in high school and planning to graduate at end of Spring semester
- Confirmed full time
attendance in a science, technology, engineering and/or math curriculum at
an accredited university for the Fall 2013 semester
- Academic
Achievement
- Experience
in local or student science, technology, engineering and/or math
clubs/organizations
- Volunteer/community
involvement leadership achievements.
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its
programs.
Zonta
Club of Dallas is funding one $1500 scholarship to qualified, selected
recipients.
Requirements
are completion of the official application that is attached to this
email There are three items to be completed:
- The
application, typed and signed
- Two
typed confidential recommendations
- Verification
of current enrollment and GPA by school official
The
deadline for submission is Friday,
April 26, 2013.
