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 under Merchandise Contributions Which Support the Women's Another Chance Scholarship, or go to the MPS website link at http://donations.charityclothingpickup.com/register.aspx.   After you enter your registration, you will have an opportunity to select "Women’s Another Chance Missouri" 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
City North Y's Men and Women Club
Philippine Arts Foundation
 Missouri Women in Trades
New Traditions Program, Career and Technical Education Dept. at St. Louis Community Colleges  
 Women's Networking Series at UM-St. Louis
Covenant House Missouri
 Good Shepherd Children and Family Services
 Hammers of Hope
 Ride on St. Louis
Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club 

For 2009 - 2010, the following received grants: Executive Leadership Institute/ College of Business-University of Missouri-St. Louis for Women’s Networking Series;  Covenant House Missouri; Good Shepherd Children and Family Services; City North Y’s Men and Women Club; Philippine Art Foundation; Ride on St. Louis;  Atai Orphanage in Africa; The Joy Foundation; and Missouri Women in Trade.

Click here for the form and instructions to apply for a Community Grant.

 

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.

In 2008 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. 

In 2009, grants were awarded to an honors (4.0/4.0GPA) business student to help her, her son, and mother for back rent to avert imminent homelessness, due to loss of job and a student to attend the Friends of the World Food Program, a non-profit, non-partisan organization,  beginning  with an extensive orientation process, becoming a Council member, and embarking on a journey to Kenya to meet with members of the United Nations World Food Program and see programs implemented by the UN, as well as refugee camps near Nairobi.

 "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.  All applications should be sent to Zonta Club of St. Louis, Attention: Marcena Gunter P.O. Box 170083, St. Louis, MO 63117.