Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship |
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The Zonta Club of Fort Worth JMK Scholarship is an award to a female student enrolled in a business-related degree program at an accredited college. Qualified applicants are in their 2nd year of an undergraduate program through their Master's Degree, who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a determination to pursue a career in Business.
The winner of this scholarship will automatically be submitted to the Zonta District 10 JMK Scholarship Committee for consideration. If selected, she will receive an additional award. Winners of the District 10 JMK scholarship are automatically submitted to the Zonta International JMK Scholarship Committee for consideration. If selected, she will receive another award. |
2011 JMK Winner Caroline Wiersgalla
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Program Background/Statistics January 2012
Purpose
This program was established in 1998 to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek
leadership positions in business-related fields. The program ultimately seeks to influence business
decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field
of business management. This program was established from a bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member
of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian.
This program operates at the club, district and international levels of Zonta International. Clubs and districts
are advised to appoint committees to manage these program responsibilities.
Program Statistics
Since the inception of the program in 1998, Zonta has awarded 275 Scholarships (includes international
awards and second award recipients) totaling US$552,800 to 218 women representing 42 countries.
The Scholarship
2010-Present: Zonta International reintroduced scholarships of US$1,000 for each qualified district
recipient in addition to the 12 international scholarships of US$5,000 each. The program was also
expanded to include women enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the
final year of a master’s program.
2008-2009: In 2008, Zonta International began offering twelve international scholarships in the amount of
US$5,000 each.
2005-2007: In 2005, Zonta International offered six international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000
each to women in their third or fourth year of undergraduate business study. District awards are no longer
offered. Clubs and districts are encouraged to provide their own award at the club and district levels.
1999-2004: Zonta International offered US$400 for district recipients and US$4,000 each for five
international recipients. In February 2004, the ZI and ZIF Boards undertook a comprehensive review of all
of Zonta's programs. As a result of that review, some changes were made to the program to increase the
value and prestige of the JMK Women in Business Scholarships, and enable cost-effective progress toward
the program goal and achievement of Zonta’s mission.
How are the Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Recipients Chosen?
Zonta clubs publicize the program in their communities and distribute, receive and evaluate applications.
Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor. A district evaluation committee selects
one applicant per district to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The International JMK Committee
recommends twelve applicants for JMK international scholarships to the Zonta International Board (or the
Executive Committee acting on its behalf) for approval.
TIMETABLE
Application is updated on the Zonta International website (www.Zonta.org)…...................................................1 January
Club recipient is selected and application is received by governor.……..… …………………............................................1 July
District recipient selected and application received by Zonta International Headquarters……………………………1 September
Announcement of international recipients……………………………………….............................................................mid October
This program was established in 1998 to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek
leadership positions in business-related fields. The program ultimately seeks to influence business
decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field
of business management. This program was established from a bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member
of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian.
This program operates at the club, district and international levels of Zonta International. Clubs and districts
are advised to appoint committees to manage these program responsibilities.
Program Statistics
Since the inception of the program in 1998, Zonta has awarded 275 Scholarships (includes international
awards and second award recipients) totaling US$552,800 to 218 women representing 42 countries.
The Scholarship
2010-Present: Zonta International reintroduced scholarships of US$1,000 for each qualified district
recipient in addition to the 12 international scholarships of US$5,000 each. The program was also
expanded to include women enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the
final year of a master’s program.
2008-2009: In 2008, Zonta International began offering twelve international scholarships in the amount of
US$5,000 each.
2005-2007: In 2005, Zonta International offered six international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000
each to women in their third or fourth year of undergraduate business study. District awards are no longer
offered. Clubs and districts are encouraged to provide their own award at the club and district levels.
1999-2004: Zonta International offered US$400 for district recipients and US$4,000 each for five
international recipients. In February 2004, the ZI and ZIF Boards undertook a comprehensive review of all
of Zonta's programs. As a result of that review, some changes were made to the program to increase the
value and prestige of the JMK Women in Business Scholarships, and enable cost-effective progress toward
the program goal and achievement of Zonta’s mission.
How are the Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Recipients Chosen?
Zonta clubs publicize the program in their communities and distribute, receive and evaluate applications.
Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor. A district evaluation committee selects
one applicant per district to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The International JMK Committee
recommends twelve applicants for JMK international scholarships to the Zonta International Board (or the
Executive Committee acting on its behalf) for approval.
TIMETABLE
Application is updated on the Zonta International website (www.Zonta.org)…...................................................1 January
Club recipient is selected and application is received by governor.……..… …………………............................................1 July
District recipient selected and application received by Zonta International Headquarters……………………………1 September
Announcement of international recipients……………………………………….............................................................mid October
