Status of Women

Chair: Jean Bryant

The following projects fall under the purview of the Status of Women Committee of the Zonta Club of Tallahassee. Since its founding in 1980-81 the club has sponsored local projects to recognize outstanding young women.

The Carol Z. Bellamy Young Women in Public Affairs Award recognizes pre-university women students for outstanding contributions to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, and commitment to the advancement of the status of women. We hope to encourage more young women to enter careers in public affairs, public policy and community organizations. The club winner receives $500 and the runner-up $250. more...

Each year, Zonta Club of Tallahassee invites women in their second or third year in a local accredited College of Business program to submit applications for the Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Program. The club honors students with an excellent academic record, evidence of leadership and service to their school or community, and future career plans. The winner receives a $500 award, and enters the District competition. The runner-up receives a $250 award. more...

Zonta International’s Amelia Earhart Fellowships are for women enrolled in accredited PhD or Doctoral programs in an area of science or engineering closely related to aerospace science or aero-space engineering. Applicants apply directly to Zonta International for these fellowships.

In 1948, Zonta International established Z Clubs for high school and Golden Z Clubs for college/university students to develop leadership skills, promote career exploration and encourage participation in community, school and international service projects. We are in the process of establishing a Golden Z Club at Florida State University.