Awards

The Zonta Club of Sydney provides a number of awards and scholarships. These include :

An award to a top female student awarded an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) each year.

An award to a student of nursing and midwifery from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) each year.

A scholarship to assist a student studying a non-traditional women’s discipline who attends The Women’s College at the University of Sydney.

Along with these awards, the Zonta Club of Sydney also supports the Zonta International Awards program.  These awards include –

The Young Woman in Leadership award – open to young women aged between 16 – 19 who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.  The applicant who is successful at our club level (receiving a prize of $500) then is eligible to be entered in the district award (potential prize $US1500).  If successful at a district level, the applicant then will be put forward for the international prize, which is awarded to 10 successful applicants and is valued at $US5000.  To read more about the Young Women in Leadership Award click here.

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award- acknowledges and celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and make significant contributions to their respective industries while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.  Applicants are assessed at a club level, and if successful may be entered in the district award.  The successful district applicant will be considered for the international prize, which is awarded to up to ten applicants and is valued at $US10000.

Zonta Women in STEM Award – uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledge their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field.  Applicants are supported at club level, and each District puts forward a candidate to the International awards.  16 International awards ($US10000) are available.  In 2026, Zonta Club of Sydney were proud to have our applicant, Sally Hurst, announced as one of the International Awardees.

For further information or how to apply contact the club at zontaclubsydney@gmail.com