458. Zonta Women in Trades Scholarship – Additional Essay Required
- Award: $2,500
- Eligibility: Graduating Senior from Josephine County planning to pursue a career in trade fields where women are underrepresented including but not limited to: electrician, carpenter, plumber, automotive tech, welding and fabrication, and fire science.
- Additional Requirement: Additional Essay Required (all 3 required):
▪ Please explain which field you are specifically interested in and why you are excited about pursuing this career path. What strengths do you have to help you in this field? (500-word max)
▪ Do you have any experience in this area, or have you done anything to help prepare you for this career? (250-word max)
▪ What issues or concerns do you see as a woman entering this career field? If you see any concerns, how would you overcome them? (250-word max) - Use of Funds: May be used at any federally accredited or state licensed or approved two- or four-year colleges, trade or technical schools, or for training in an federally accredited or state licensed or approved apprenticeship program. Scholarship checks are mailed directly to the recipients’ post-secondary education program. Scholarship funds may also be used to reimburse students for required books and school supplies with advanced approval.