Encouragement Awards 2024-2025

The Zonta Club of Cairns Inc. has been providing annual Encouragement and Vocational Awards since 1991 to girls completing Year 12 in Cairns and regional High Schools encompassing schools from the Cape and south to Cardwell. The response each year has been overwhelming.
This year we have been extremely fortunate to receive sponsorship from local businesses who have shown a high level of interest in our awards. Mary-Anne Stokes, Director of DRILLING AROUND has sponsored
$5 000 towards these awards. Mums on the Go has donated $1 500, Aussie Locums has donated $1 000 and Zonta Cairns Inc has donated $500.
(a)
Two $2000 cash awards will be presented to two promising female Year 12 candidates intending to pursue tertiary education in 2025.
(b)
Two $1000 cash awards will be presented to a promising female Year 12 candidates intending to pursue vocational training in skills/trade (not traditionally female pathway)

NEW STEM AWARD 2024-2025

This year the Zonta Club of Cairns Inc. has secured sponsorship to present a new award, The STEM award.
Empowering girls in STEM fields is crucial for a brighter future. A STEM scholarship can bridge the gap in opportunities and resources. By providing financial support, we can encourage girls to pursue their passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, ultimately leading to a more diverse and innovative workforce.

The female recipient of this award will be someone who has shown enthusiasm and dedication to her studies in the mathematics and science fields at school. Thanks to Aussie Locums & Mums on the Go for the sponsorship of the $2 000 STEM award.
The STEM award will follow the same application process as the Encouragement Award and Vocational Award.

Contact your school’s Guidance Officer for forms or email zontacairns@gmail.com