News release
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award.
This program recognizes young women who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism, leadership in school or community service activities, and dedication to advancing the status of women and girls locally and worldwide, the nonprofit said in a news release.
The Young Women in Leadership Award is part of Zonta International’s effort to encourage future leaders who are working to build a better world for women and girls. Applicants aged 16-19 on April 1 of each year, studying at a secondary school, college or university in a Zonta district (or who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country at the time of application) are eligible and encouraged to apply, the release said.
Through one application, eligible students have the opportunity to be considered for a local award offered by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley as well as one of 37 international awards of $5,000 each.
Applications must be submitted to the Zonta Club of SCV by Feb. 24. Students can email their completed materials to [email protected]. Additional program information and application materials are available at www.scvzonta.org/zonta-young-women-in-leadership-award.
Zonta Club of SCV is part of Zonta International, a global organization dedicated to empowering women through service and advocacy.
