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Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award (formerly the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) recognizes young women, ages 16-19, for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.Since 1990, Zonta has given 1,165 awards, totaling US$1,858,750 to 993 young women from 60 countries.The program operates...

The association currently awards scholarships annually to high school seniors to be used in their pursuit of higher education.  Awards are divided equally between the eastern and western regions of North Carolina. The basic guidelines are as follows:The applicant must have participated in varsity high school softball her senior year AND varsity or junior varsity softball as a junior.The applicant...

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 27, 2026 at 05:00 PMDescriptionArthur Joe Hemphill, Jr. was born in Tennessee in 1931, but resided in Buncombe County, North Carolina for most of his life. He was on the Black Mountain, North Carolina police force for many years, becoming its chief in 1970, a post at which he served for five years before moving to the...

The Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships are worth up to $25,000 over four years of in-state undergraduate study at public universities in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded annually.The scholarships are intended to help high-achieving students with financial need. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must have overcome significant obstacles in life and...

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) supports the advancement of women in automotive careers by encouraging young women to pursue STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and math. SAWF strives to inspire confidence, skills, and ambition among students, helping them explore opportunities in the automotive industry, from technicians to executives.To address the gender gap in STEM, SAWF provides guidance, mentoring, and scholarships...

The Joytime Blue Flower Scholarship was created to encourage and support young women who are living out their faith with courage, kindness, and integrity—right where God has planted them.This scholarship is awarded each year to a female graduating high school senior who demonstrates a genuine love for the Lord and actively reflects her faith in both her school and local...