Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Women, aged 16-19 on 1st April each year, living in a Zonta district or who are citizens of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.

• Active commitment to volunteerism.
• Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
• Volunteer leadership achievements.
• Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
• Support in Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.

Offered Benefits

Zonta International offers 37 international awards of US$5,000

Application Process

• The application process must start with a Zonta club.
• All application materials must be received at a Zonta club by the deadline printed on the application.
• If you downloaded the application from the Zonta International website, you must contact a Zonta club for deadline information.
• If the Zonta club contact information is not printed on the application, please locate the Zonta club nearest you by using the  Club Locator, or email your name and contact information to Zonta International Headquarters at  .

For more details, visit Zonta award webpage