ZONTA CLUB SECOND CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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The Zonta Club of Jefferson City, a member of Zonta International, an international organization of executive women, has established a scholarship program to benefit females who desire to begin or continue a post-high school education or technical training program with the intent of acquiring an education and skills necessary to enter or advance their status in the workplace
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SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS
Women receiving the “Second Chance” Scholarship are subject to meet and maintain the following criteria:
The monetary dollar amount of the Second Chance Scholarship award shall be up to $2,500 per semester and may be renewable for the next consecutive semester. This award shall be applied to expenses pertaining to a four-year college degree, associate degree or an accredited vocation/training program. Scholarship funds shall be paid directly to the Financial Institution or School chosen by the recipient and disbursed solely for the purpose of paying expenses outlined in the recipient's scholarship application pertaining to a four-year college or university degree, vocational or technical training program.
Each recipient is mentored by a member of the Zonta Club who acts as a liaison between the recipient and the club.
Scholarship recipients, while receiving scholarship funds are obligated to fulfill the following requirements or lose eligibility:
- Must be female (24 years of age or older) who resides in either Cole, Callaway, Miller, Moniteau, or Osage County
- Must be committed to the pursuit of post-high school education and/or training
- Must verify financial inability to attain education without the scholarship
- Must provide proof of a high school diploma or an equivalent
- Must submit requested high school, GED or recent transcripts from the current school
- Must demonstrate personal discipline and perseverance
- Must complete and submit the Second Chance Scholarship Application and all requested documents prior to the deadline
- Must have been accepted into and use the scholarship at an accredited College or University Degree Program, Vocational or Technical Training Institution
The monetary dollar amount of the Second Chance Scholarship award shall be up to $2,500 per semester and may be renewable for the next consecutive semester. This award shall be applied to expenses pertaining to a four-year college degree, associate degree or an accredited vocation/training program. Scholarship funds shall be paid directly to the Financial Institution or School chosen by the recipient and disbursed solely for the purpose of paying expenses outlined in the recipient's scholarship application pertaining to a four-year college or university degree, vocational or technical training program.
Each recipient is mentored by a member of the Zonta Club who acts as a liaison between the recipient and the club.
Scholarship recipients, while receiving scholarship funds are obligated to fulfill the following requirements or lose eligibility:
- Must complete a minimum of 9 hours a semester (13 week period), unless prior club approval is authorized
- Must submit changes from one program to another in writing, for club approval
- Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 and submit a copy of grades to the club before receiving funds for the next semester or term
- Must be open to having their financial status reviewed
- Must report in writing, the status of post-high school education or training each semester
- Must be committed to the mentor program and be receptive to being contacted
- Must be free of substance abuse
For additional information, contact:
Stephanie Clark
Second Chance Scholarship Committee Chair
[email protected]m
Stephanie Clark
Second Chance Scholarship Committee Chair
[email protected]m
