Young Women in Public Affairs—YWPA

The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program is to encourage more young
women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman’s (age 16-19) commitment to
the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement
of the status of women.
In order for more women to be represented in key decision making positions worldwide, we must
encourage young women to pursue careers, or seek leadership positions in public policy making,
government and volunteer organizations and further their education with these aims in view
Applicants are asked to reflect on their voluntary commitment to their school and to their community
and the problems limiting the advancement of the status of women in their own country and
worldwide. The Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs program looks to the young
women of today for the leaders of tomorrow.
Applications are due to ZCGS by March 1, 2011. Applicants must be pre-university or pre-college
students (age 16-19).
The Zonta Club of Greater Sacramento will award $250, the winner will then compete within
District 9 for $1000. Five International recipients are selected from the District winners to
receive awards of $3000 each.
Applications available at www.zonta.org. Send Apps to ZCGS (see page 4 for address)
Zonta International, with world headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, USA, is a worldwide service organization
of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of
women. The Young Women in Public Affairs Award is one of many programs for women and girls
sponsored by Zonta International. The Award is funded by voluntary contributions to the Zonta International Foundation.