Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Zonta Scholarship for $1500 for Women in STEM



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.