Zonta EducateZ Scholarship
The Zonta EducateZ Scholarship
Helping Women Stay in School
Meet our 2025 Zonta Educatez Scholarship Winner
The 2025 winner of our Zonta Educatez Scholarship is Monica Sanchez, a single mother of two young boys. She explains, “I’ve always understood the weight of responsibility and the power of example, and I lead by example, showing up, staying organized, and encouraging others to do the same.”
Her advisor describes Monica as a student who "approaches both her family responsibilities and her education with dedication and strength. Despite the challenges of balancing school and parenting, she has maintained A grades in her classes and continues to strive for excellence in all areas of her life.”
Monica’s goal is to earn a degree in psychology and eventually work as a mental health advocate, particularly for underserved communities. She hopes to be a voice for those who feel unheard and guide those who are navigating difficult paths. She explains, “School is not just a place for me to earn a diploma, it’s where I reclaim my dreams, build my future, and inspire my children to pursue theirs. I hope to show them that it’s never too late to grow, to lead, to make a difference.”
Congratulations, Monica! Your work ethic and leadership are exemplary.
The Zonta Educatez Scholarship
The Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County and The Zonta Foothills Foundation created this $5,000 scholarship to help women who face significant financial barriers to higher education. Zonta EducateZ Scholarship awards are made to further the post-secondary education of a woman student who wants to return to school, faces significant financial barriers to attending a college, university, or any accredited institution, and is committed to becoming self-sufficient through education.
To qualify for this scholarship, a candidate must be a resident of the State of Colorado, have graduated from high school or have earned a GED, be admitted to a two or four-year accredited college, university, or trade school, demonstrate financial need, complete the required essay, participate in an interview if requested.
Complete Your Application for the Zonta EducateZ Scholarship Here
This initial steps are easy. All you need are these four main elements:
Candidate’s contact information
High School or college transcript (if available)
Acceptance letter from a two or four-year accredited college, university, or accredited school or trade school. (If you have not yet been accepted or selected an institution, please indicate where you have applied and the anticipated acceptance date.)
Letter of Recommendation from someone who can speak to your ability and desire to continue your education, your work experience and/or your high personal standards. (emailed to president@zontafoothills.org)
Short Essay by candidate (400 word maximum - completed below)
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