Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

For good. For ever.

306 South University Avenue Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 United States

(989) 773-7322

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant Scholarship Fund

Zonta club logo

The Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant Scholarship Fund was created to assist women in Isabella County pursuing a degree in science, health, technology, engineering or math at an accredited college, university or trade school.

Zonta club event
Pumpkins in fall setting

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission.

The Zonta Club of Mt. Pleasant was chartered on October 1, 1952. Since that time, the club has supported international projects to advance the status of women. It has also supported many local organizations and projects, such as Women’s Aid Service, Young Women in Science, Woodland Hospice, and Christmas Outreach.

face painting at Zonta club event

This scholarship fund was established to provide access to education with the goal of economic self-sufficiency for young women in the community.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

  • Student shall be a female, Isabella County resident (legal resident for 2 or more years);

  • Student shall be enrolled at an accredited college, university or trade school;

  • Student shall be pursuing a degree in the fields of science, health, technology, engineering or math; and

  • Student shall have financial need.

Preferences:

In selecting the most qualified applicant to receive the scholarship, reviewers should give preference to the following, listed in priority order:

  1. Non-traditional students (delay of 3 or more years between high school and post-secondary education) are preferred. If there is not a qualified non-traditional applicant, the scholarship may be awarded to a qualified traditional applicant.

  2. Preference is given to qualified third and fourth year undergraduates as well as graduate students, but otherwise may be awarded to qualified first or second year undergraduates.

  3. Student graduated from an Isabella County high school.