Local Service Projects

Womens' Another Chance (WAC) Scholarships


 

Established in 1990, this local program benefits single mothers, 24 years of age and over whom are committed to pursuing post high school education and/or training in an accredited program.  The scholarship could provide financial aid for tuition, books, lab fees, classroom supplies, and child care support.  The WAC program assigns each student a mentor to provide guidance, counseling, and a supportive relationship to help the student utilize all resources available to her from the club members and the community.  Currently, there are 10 students (and mentors) involved in the program.  For further information about the WAC Scholarship Program and to download the application form, click here.
 
MPS (Merchandise Pickup Service) Drop Box Program collects clothing, shoes, drapes, bedding, linens, ceramics, costume jewelry, purses, pictures, lamps, pots & pans, house wares, books, toys, etc.  The proceeds fund the Women's Another Chance Scholarship (WAC) program.  To schedule a pickup of your donations, see the Contacts page, or click on the MPS website link at http://mpsstl.org/register.asp.  Please select "WOMEN'S ANOTHER CHANCE" from the Charity Preference drop-down list.

Washington University Scholarship

Provides funding for a junior or senior woman, pursuing a degree in Business.

 

University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL) Scholarship

Provides funding for a scholarship award for a full-time student, majoring in Education.

St. Louis University Scholarship

Provides funding for a scholarship.

Mary Kate Burgess Award

Is given to a female, post-high school student in the healthcare field.

Irene Geer Scholarship

Is awarded to a female, post-high school student enrolled in an Arts program

Community Grants

We provide funding to area organizations, based upon an application approval process by our Service/Grants Committee. For 2008, the following organizations, received grants.

Legal Advocates for Abused Women   Grant to increase access to services for battered women and children. In fiscal year 2006-2007 ninety-two percent (92%) of all clients receiving legal representation services were awarded an order of protection; on average only twenty-six percent (26%) of St. Louis City and County petitioners are awarded on order of protection without LAAW's assistance.

City North Y's Men and Women Club   For their Adopt A Classroom initiative, to shrink the growing technology gap between inner city youth of St. Louis and suburban counterparts, a laptop computer will be given to high school juniors and or seniors who demonstrate academic excellence but whose family's financial situation would not support owning a computer. 

Philippine Arts Foundation   Grant supported the publishing and operation expenses for their children's book,  part of the Sari-Manok Series, which informs children about the country, culture, history and people of the Philippines.

 Missouri Women in Trades   This award supports their monthly tradeswomen meetings to enable a growing network with community presentations and career fairs.  Zonta also provided support for development of MOWIT's calendar.

New Traditions Program, Career and Technical Education Dept. at St. Louis Community Colleges   This program has been aided by Zonta in the past and continues to provide the funds wisely, allowing  economically disadvantaged women to enroll in, enter, and complete career and vocational programs to become economically self-sufficient.

 Women's Networking Series at UM-St. Louis   This program, which has been supported by Zonta in previous years,  brings business leaders on campus to interact with students to learn real world applications for success in their professions. 

Covenant House Missouri   Grant is for an incentive program, which provides residential and support service to homeless and at risk youths aged 16 - 21.

 Good Shepherd Children and Family Services   The grant supports residential care for foster children.  Good Shepherd is an organization resulting from the merger of four existing agencies - Catholic Services for Children and Youth, Fr. Nunne's Newsboys Home, St. Joseph's Home and Family Services and Marian Hall/Villa Maria. 

Hammers of Hope  To fund the building of a handicap ramp for a low income family.

 Ride on St. Louis  A grant to support therapy for a young blind woman striving to regain independence.

 Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club  A grant to purchase a MPC2500 for their Music Program

Individual Enrichment Award (IEA)

The purpose of the Individual Enrichment Award, established in 2007, is to provide funding for individuals who need short-term assistance in improving their quality of life.  These individuals do not fit the parameters of the Women's Another Chance Program or the Community Grants Award Program.  The funds will not be given to the individual but to a business, school, organization, or program on their behalf to purchase the items to meet their needs.

Individual Enrichment Award grants were provided to two students, attending the University of Missouri-St. Louis and South West Illinois College for laptop computers. Books were purchased for a third student attending Lindenwood College.  Zonta members enjoyed meeting the initial recipients at the August, 2007 club meeting.

"Hands On"

Our members are personally involved in "Hands On" projects within the community where our members donate their time and utilize their skills to support and/or provide services to the community.

Z-Club

 In 2007, the Zonta Club of St. Louis established a Z-Club.  This program, one of Zonta International's service projects, provides young people the opportunity of interacting with experienced Zonta sponsors for career guidance and exploration of career alternatives.  This interaction develops leadership skills and international awareness through participation in service projects that benefits their school, the community and the world.  The first partnership meeting with students at the Marian Middle School occurred on September 10.  Zonta will be meeting during the students' Enrichment Hour every other Monday during the initial stage of organization.  Marian Middle School is located at 4130 Wyoming, St. Louis, Missouri.


International Service Projects 

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program

This fellowship program supports graduate study by women in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.  Since 1938, Zonta has awarded 1,052 Fellowships totaling over five million dollars to women representing 57 countries.  The Zonta Club of St. Louis solicits participation, reviews application information, and submits applications from local women to the International office. 

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program (YWPA) is to encourage more women students to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations.  By recognizing the commitments of pre-university women students, aged 16-20 years, to service in their communities and leadership achievements, we acknowledge a commitment to the advancement of the status of women worldwide.  The Zonta Club of St. Louis solicits participation and awards at least one winner at the local level.  This winner is then forwarded to the District level and if possible, on to the International level.

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

These scholarships work to support women in their second and third years of undergraduate studies.  The competition established in 1990 by Zonta International, is designed to encourage women to pursue decision-making positions in their communities.  The Zonta Club of St. Louis solicits participation and awards at least one winner at the local level.  This winner is then forwarded to the District level and, if possible, on to the International level.

Click here for application forms for the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship. Deadline for submitting applications to the St. Louis Club is Friday, April 3, 2009. All applications should be sent to Zonta Club of St. Louis, Attention: Sherry Brooks, P.O. Box 170083, St. Louis, MO 63117.