International Service Projects

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program

This fellowship program supports graduate study by women in aerospace-related sciences and engineering.  Since 1938, Zonta has awarded 1,052 Fellowships totaling over five million dollars to women representing 57 countries.  The Zonta Club of Mankato solicits participation, reviews application information, and submits applications from local women to the International office.

Young Women in Public Affairs Award

The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program (YWPA) is to encourage more women students to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations.  By recognizing the commitments of pre-university women students, aged 16-20 years, to service in their communities and leadership achievements, we acknowledge a commitment to the advancement of the status of women worldwide.  The Zonta Club of Mankato solicits participation and awards at least one winner at the local level.  This winner is then forwarded to the District level and if possible, on to the International level

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship

These scholarships work to support women in their second and third years of undergraduate studies.  The competition established in 1990 by Zonta International, is designed to encourage women to pursue decision-making positions in their communities.  The Zonta Club of Mankato solicits participation and awards at least one winner at the local level.  This winner is then forwarded to the District level and, if possible, on to the International level.

In 2007 the scholarship winner from the Zonta Club of Mankato was honored with receiving one of the four International Klausman Scholarships.  She is a student at Minnesota State University - Mankato.

Local Service Projects

Open Door Health Center

The Fall Fashion Show, held in September each year, raises funds to benefit the Open Door Health Center.  Funds raised support .... .... ....

Young Woman in Public Affairs Scholarship

Dinner and Bingo for clients of Semi-Independent Living Program (SILS)

Theresa House Shelter

Blooming Pretty Garden Tour (fundraiser)

Community Garden

CADA House