TIPS FOR
(updated 2-10-14)
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose – This program was established in 1998 to encourage undergraduate women to enter 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.
Program Stats – Since the inception of the program in 1988, Zonta has awarded 357 scholarships
totaling $778,000 to 274 women representing 47 countries.
Eligibility – Women pursuing a business or business-related degree who demonstrate outstanding
potential in the field are eligible. Online students are also eligible.
Amount Awarded - District 12 recipient will be awarded 2 scholarships totaling $1,500 ($500 from
District 12 and $1,000 from Zonta International). In addition, recipient will be entered to win one of 12
international scholarships in the amount of $7,000.
Application Process Everything a club needs to know is found on the Zonta International website. Go
to www.zonta.org – click on Members Resources – click on Tools – click on Awards Scholarships – scroll
down to Jane M. Klausman Scholarship. All the information and forms are available at your finger tips:
JMK 2014 Application
JMK 2014 Program Background/Statistics
JMK 2014 Poster
JMK Guidelines for Clubs and District
JMK Evaluation Criteria (Please contact programs@zonta.org for this information
JMK Evaluation Committee Scoring Sheet
JMK Sample News Releases
Sample Certificates
Sample Letter
Scholarship recipients for past years.
Due Date – Please submit via email to JMK Coordinator. (The only hard copy needed is the form
Verification of Current Enrollment – page 9 of the application.) Incomplete or late applications will not
be considered.