SCHOLARSHIPS
Zonta has a dedicated history of supporting women in education. Scholarships are awarded locally, regionally and via Zonta International.
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- The Amelia Earhart Fellowship – expands opportunities for women pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated fields of aerospace engineering and space sciences. 30 – $10,000 fellowships are awarded each year.
- The Women in Business Award supports women pursuing undergraduate and master’s degrees in business management
- The Women in STEM Award encourages women to pursue education, career opportunities and leadership roles in technology and related fields.
- The Young Women Leadership Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
In addition to the above scholarships the Zonta Club of Melbourne also supports the following scholarships:
- Zonta/Meehan Scholarship encourage women entrepreneurs to improve their business through weVENTURE’s programs and services distributed by Florida Tech Women’s Business Center.
- Zonta/EDC Manufacturing Certification is for women to become proficient in foundational skills for the manufacturing industry administered through Eastern Florida State College.
- Zonta/Yellow Dog Café Culinary Scholarship encourages women to pursue a career in the culinary arts.
2025 Young Women Leadership Award Winner – Savanah Salter
Savanah Salter, a senior at Astronaut High School, has been awarded the Zonta Club of Melbourne’s Young Women in Leadership Award. This award recognizes young women demonstrating leadership skills and their commitment to public service and civic causes.
Savanah was selected for her outstanding academic record and active commitment to volunteerism. She is graduating in May with Honors from the Dual Enrollment Program at Eastern Florida State College. She was on Dean’s list at EFSC.
Her experience as a Student Government Association Ambassador and member of the National Honor Society actively demonstrates her qualities of leadership, service and advocacy. Being a member of these organizations suggests a strong commitment to their values and her desire to make a positive impact.
She is passionate about an organization she created, Salt & Sunshine, which distributes toys to children with long-term hospital stays. This organization earned her the Walt Disney Dreamer and Doer Award in recognition for her exemplary community service. She also is an advocate for homeless girls and participated in the Abracadabra Foundation providing prom dresses and coordinated a college tour to provide the possibilities available to them.
Savanah won the $2500 scholarship award at the Club level.
2025 Zonta/Yellow Dog Café Culinary Scholarship Winner – Becca Nies
For the first time in a few years, the Zonta Club of Melbourne was delighted to once again present our scholarship.
This year’s recipient is the outstanding Becca Nies, who is continuing her formal training to become a sommelier. Sommeliers are highly trained professionals who specialize in wine service and pairing. They possess the deep knowledge of each bottle’s origin – how much oak was used, the precise blend and the unique influence of each component, Sommeliers not only have the privilege of tasting and recommending some of the world’s finest wines, but they also build close relationships with winemakers, importers and other wine professionals.
We are proud to support Becca Nies on her educational journey and honored to play a role in her future success. Please join us in wishing her all the best as she pursues a bright and promising, not to mention, a tasty career.
Becca won a $2500 scholarship.
2025 Zonta/Yellow Dog Café Culinary Scholarship Winner – Becca Nies
For the first time in a few years, the Zonta Club of Melbourne was delighted to once again present our scholarship.
This year’s recipient is the outstanding Becca Nies, who is continuing her formal training to become a sommelier. Sommeliers are highly trained professionals who specialize in wine service and pairing. They possess the deep knowledge of each bottle’s origin – how much oak was used, the precise blend and the unique influence of each component, Sommeliers not only have the privilege of tasting and recommending some of the world’s finest wines, but they also build close relationships with winemakers, importers and other wine professionals.
We are proud to support Becca Nies on her educational journey and honored to play a role in her future success. Please join us in wishing her all the best as she pursues a bright and promising, not to mention, a tasty career.
Becca won a $2500 scholarship.
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