Zonta Club of Halifax, NS - International Projects

International Projects

Every two years, Zonta International sponsors international programs in association with United Nations agencies that are working to advance the status of women.

Most of these programs are in developing nations and are selected by the Zonta International Board and approved by Zonta International membership. To learn more about the International Service Projects, visit the Zonta International Web Site.

Scholarship Programs:

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program provides post-graduate fellowships to women in the fields of aeronautics and aeronautical engineering. Amelia Airhart visited Halifax in 1928

The Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Program provides college scholarships to women in business.

The Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program offers recognition and awards at district and international level for outstanding young women who are making a difference in their world through service. Buy tickets for our Gala Dinner in support of thie worthy cause!

In addition, many Zonta clubs sponsor Z and Golden Z Club Programs that mentor and involve young high school and college-aged women.

The Zonta Rose

The "Zonta Rose" - a beautiful yellow floribunda rose - was specially developed for Zonta International and officially released to the organization's 1984 International Convention in Sydney, Australia, as a living symbol of Zonta International.

The Zonta Club Halifax commissioned a reproduction in partnership with the other Nova Scotia Zonta Clubs of Amherst and Truro. The manufactured version, fashioned in gold-coloured metal, is appoximately 2" long by 1/2" at the widest point. Its size is convenient to be used in conjunction with a business card containing basic information about Zonta. The Zonta Rose lapel pin can also be used alone as a symbol of International Women's Day.