YWPA Scholarship Applications Available from Zonta

Scholarship Chair, Dana Burton of Belchertown, MA has announced that the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley is now accepting applications for the 2019 Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award, recognizing young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service.

We are looking for women in the Quaboag Valley and surrounding towns who are high school juniors or seniors and have an active commitment to volunteerism, experience in local or student government, demonstrated leadership skills, and dedication to advancing the status of women throughout the world. The club offers an award of $1,000 cash to the most outstanding applicant. The winner then goes into the running for awards at the district and international level.

Applications are available by contacting Dana Burton scholarship committee chair at deburton4212@gmail.com or your high school guidance office. The application can also be downloaded from www.zontaqv.org/resources. Completed applications are due by March 15, 2019, to: Dana Burton, 118 Jensen St., Belchertown, MA 01007.