Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

Although women today have come a long way in education and careers in business, they still constitute a minority of today's leaders and those in power.

The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award recognizes and recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct, and significant contributions within their industry, while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.

Who can apply

The scholarship can be applied for by women, 18-35 years old at the time of application, who demonstrate their commitment through

• exceptional leadership in business-related studies or work
• entrepreneurial spirit
• ethical conduct
• significant contributions to global or local issues affecting women and girls and issues surrounding climate justice.

 Scholarship amount

Zonta International is offering 10 international scholarships of $5,000 each, as well as a one-year supporting membership in Zonta International.

Application deadline

The application deadline for all clubs in Sweden is October 25, 2026.

How to apply

More information and application documents are available at Zonta International website zonta.org and submit the application to your local Zonta club.

If you are unsure which club is right for you, please contact us before applying at stipendier@zonta.se with details of place of study and residence, we will direct you to the Zonta club to which you should send your application.

Submit the application to the chosen club via email.

Think about this huhr you sincreases:

• Fill in all the details.
• Stick to the specified character limit. Applications that are too long will not be considered.
• The application must be written in English. Documents in other languages must be translated into English.
• Please fill out the application digitally, handwritten documents will not be accepted.

Please note that you cannot apply if you are a member of a Zonta club or a direct member of Zonta International.

Please note that you can apply for either the Zonta Women in STEM Award or the Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award. Not both.

Important dates

• Last date to apply to Zonta Club in Sweden. – October 25, 2026.
• Club's choice of candidate, District 21 at your disposal. – November 20, 2026.
• District 21 candidate selection, Zonta International at your disposal. – January 2, 2027.
• Zonta International will announce the international fellows in the spring of 2027.