To assist students continuing in a Bachelor of Environmental Science, a Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Animal Ecology with an environmental focus.

Zonta International is a worldwide service organisation of female executives in business and the professions. Zonta works to improve the legal, political, economic, health, educational and professional status of women. Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA; there are now more 27,000 Zontians in over 1,200 clubs in 63 countries and geographical areas. The name Zonta is based upon a Sioux Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”. The emblem is a composite of Sioux Indian symbols.

The Zonta Club of Noosa was chartered in 1993, and since then has raised and distributed more than $650,000 to improve the status of women, locally, nationally and internationally, including projects in conjunction with UNICEF and UNIFEM.

One of Zonta International’s initiatives specifically focuses upon working toward a sustainable environment. In keeping with this initiative, the Zonta Club of Noosa’s ‘Women in Science’ Bursary is awarded annually to a female student, studying Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

The ‘Women in Science’ Bursary is valued at $1,000 and aims to assist women who may find it difficult to continue their studies, and thus fulfil their potential, without some additional financial assistance. At the discretion of the Zonta Club of Noosa, a runner up prize of $500 may be awarded.

This bursary is awarded to successful applicants at the Zonta Club of Noosa Dinner meeting each year.

Please Note:  This bursary is offered on a yearly basis through funds provided by an external donor. If funding is not available in any given year, the bursary will not be awarded.