Zonta International Club of Schenectady scholarship awards

The Zonta International Club of Schenectady is awarding four scholarship awards.

Jean M. Coon Scholarship ($1,000) & Renie Frederighi Scholarship ($500) Criteria 

    • Must be a high school junior or senior girl
    • Academic achievement is not a factor
    • Based on demonstrated humanitarianism in word and deed as reflected by actual commitment of time and effort to community service.

The winner moves on to district level and possible additional money.

Young Women in Leadership Scholarship ($1,000) & Georgiana Murray Award ($500)

    • Must be a high school junior or senior girls
    • Evidence of active commitment to volunteerism.
    • Evidence of experience in local or student government.
    • Evidence of International Awareness.
    • Evidence of dedication to advancing the status of women.

The winner moves on to district level and possible additional money.

Those interested in applying can get applications from Mr. Bianchi in the Counseling Center.

Applications must be completed and mailed to:

Melanie Puorto Conte
2000 Van Antwerp Road
Niskayuna, New York 12309

Deadline: March 15, 2026