Press Release: ZONTA WANGARATTA SUPPORTING AWARD FOR YOUNG WOMEN - STEM

Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals building a better world for women and girls. Zonta encourages women to pursue education through the Zonta Women in STEM Award. Women who demonstrate ground-breaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field of study are eligible to apply. Applicants are eligible if they are currently in their second year of an undergraduate program through to the final year of a graduate program.

For the second year, Zonta Wangaratta are now offering this award for young women. Alison Grant, President of Zonta Wangaratta, stated that ‘the club is delighted to offer this award once more. Zonta Wangaratta very much recognises and thanks the students of the Cathedral College Wangaratta who donated funds they raised to Zonta Wangaratta making it possible for Zonta Wangaratta to offer this award.’

According to the Global Gender Gap Report (2023), women comprise only 29.2% of the STEM workforce in 146 nations evaluated. Women face challenges when pursuing STEM leadership roles. The goal of the Zonta Women in STEM Award is to uplift and recognize the incredible work being done by women in STEM fields and inspire other women to pursue education, careers and leadership roles in STEM fields.

Zonta International offers 16 international awards of US$5,000 each and a complimentary one-year membership to Zonta International. The winner of the Zonta Wangaratta Award will receive $500 and is then entitled to enter the national award and international awards. All local schools, colleges and businesses are encouraged to put forward applicants from their students or employees who fit the criteria as outlined in the application form.

For further details please email: zontawangaratta@gmail.com. Applications forms and details can also be found on the Zonta International website – applications close for the local award on 27th November 2026.