Zonta - $2000 Bursary for a Female Student continuing their Senior Secondary Education
General Information - Zonta
Established in 1919, Zonta International is a world-wide service organisation of professional women. Zonta members, called Zontians, work to improve the legal, political, economic and professional status of women and give time, talent and energy, especially in the areas of women’s development, health, education and cultural needs. The Zonta Club of Paradise Point was formed in 1997.
Bursary
The Zonta Club of Paradise Point is funding a $2000 bursary to support a female student in continuing their senior secondary education.
The Senior Schooling Bursary aims to:
- Provide encouragement to a student in Year 10 to continue their senior education
- Encourage young women to enter a variety of professions
- Improve the status of younger women in educational institutions and society at large
- Support the aims and goals of Zonta
Who is Eligible?
Any female actively enrolled in Year 10 at the time of application who studies at one of the following schools:
Ormeau Woods State High School, Pimpama State Secondary College, Foxwell State Secondary College, Upper Coomera Secondary College, Pacific Pines State High School, Coombabah State High School, Helensvale State High School
Students will be asked to demonstrate their suitability by addressing the criteria outlined on the application form.
Application Process
- Complete the application form - please email Ms Renton (crent13@eq.edu.au) or see her for a copy
- Submit the application form to Ms Nicolas, Deputy Principal 11th of Aug (Week 5)
- Ms Nicolas will submit applications to Zonta Representative by 26th of Aug (Week 7)
- Zonta Club of Paradise Point will short-list applicants to be interviewed
- Interview will occur at Foxwell SSC
- Applicants will be notified of outcome via email to nominated Deputy Principal
Selection of the successful candidate will be made in accordance with the criteria outlined on the application form.
How May I Use the Bursary?
To purchase items that will support your ongoing senior schooling education. Examples include but are not limited to:
- Laptop; Ipad; Text-books; subject based excursions; University link courses; tutoring
Please see Ms Renton, Head of SWEL - Year 9 and 10 for more information.