The Zonta Club of Central Coast is part of an international human rights group aimed at improving opportunities for women. Our study grants and education awards support young women of the Central Coast of NSW, Australia.
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award
Recognizing young women for their commitment to volunteerism, volunteer leadership achievements and dedication to empowering women worldwide.
If you are 16-19 years of age and you:
Actively volunteer
Hold or have held leadership roles in local government, student organizations or workplace (unpaid)
Have clear volunteer leadership achievements
Support Zonta’s mission to build a better world for women and girls… THEN THIS AWARD IS FOR YOU
The Zonta Club of Central Coast Proudly Sponsors the local award with the successful applicant receiving AU$1000.
One application gives you two opportunities. All club awardees are then eligible for one of 37 ZONTA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS OF US$5000 each.
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW
Deadline is Friday, 20th February 2026.
Enquires and applications to Sue Johnston, (suejohnston.zonta@gmail.com
NAISDA Dance study grant.
NAISDA Dance College is Australia’s leading arts training organisation based in Kariong, Central Coast, on Darkinjung land. They provide nationally accredited qualifications specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Many NAISDA graduates continue to play key roles both onstage and off at companies such as the world renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Zonta Central Coast proudly offers Study grants to female students in their final HSC year, at NAISDA (National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association)
They can be: -girls undertaking dance training, mothers returning to education or young women entering tertiary fields.
Next applications open in March 2026.
HSC Study Grants
Need a hand with Year 12?
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At Zonta Club of Central Coast we believe in the POWER of EDUCATION. We see education as essential to empower young women, and each year we award HSC Study Grants to assist local young women to complete and further…..
When girls are educated, they GAIN CHOICES - in their careers, their lives and their communities.
Applicants should be commencing Year 12 in Term 4, 2026, have a strong commitment to education and may be experiencing financial hardship.
Several grants of up to $1200 each will be awarded in Term 4, 2026. Funds are expected to be used to improve the students’ access to education - for example, computer items, laptop, desks, internet access, research expenses, courses, tutoring, and equipment for HSC Major works.
A short interview with two members of Central Coast Zonta will be offered to shortlisted applicants during September and October 2026.
All applicants are offered the option of mentoring with a Zonta member who can keep in touch throughout the year by phone, text or in person if they wish.
Information on the application is kept confidential by the Zonta Study Grant Committee and deleted after the year.
HOW TO APPLY.
Applications are open from August to early September 2026
Complete the application form below
Nominate a teacher contact.
For further information, please email sue johnston.zonta@gmail.com or phone Sue Johnston on 0416 031149
IMPORTANT DATES
Closing date for applications:- TBC - approximately September 2026.
Interviews to be held late Term 3 or early Term 4, 2026
Confirmation of successful applicants will be notified date TBC, approximately in October, 2026
