Application for the 2023 Zonta Club of Mount Pleasant Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award is now open. To be eligible, applicants must be between 16 and 19 years old, have an active commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements, and experience in local or student government.
One local winner will receive $500 and be eligible to compete for one of 37 Zonta International $5,000 scholarships.
Applications are due to the Zonta Club of Mount Pleasant by Friday, March 10, 2023, and are available at: http://www.zonta.org/YWPAAward
The Zonta Club of Mount Pleasant also offers a scholarship for a female pursuing a STEM degree. That scholarship is available through the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. To apply go to by March 1, 2023: https://www.mpacf.org/apply-for-a-scholarship