The Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast Award was established in 2002 to provide financial support to a female identifying student enrolled in either Engineering or Information Technology undergraduate degree to promote greater participation by women in either discipline. The award supports one of the key objectives of Zonta International which is to improve the economic and educational status of women around the world.

Three women in front of Zonta banner

Natassja Sundara, 2018 Zonta Award recipient

Zonta International is a leading global organisation of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Today, Zonta International has up to 30,000 members in over 1200 clubs in 67 countries. The Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast Inc. is based in Sydney CBD and is one of District 24’s two early morning meeting clubs. 

In 2002, we introduced the Women in Engineering and IT Education Award, which aims to support female engineering or information technology students at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), who have been actively promoting the participation of women within their field. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa, and
  • Be female-identifying, and
  • Be enrolled in one of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology undergraduate degree courses, including combined courses, and
  • Have completed a minimum of 48 credit points, and no more than 144 credit points
  • Have a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 75 or greater at the time of application; and
  • Submit the Prize application form; and
  • Be available to attend an interview in-person or on-line, if required.
  • Previous Recipients of the award are not eligible to apply again.

Read the conditions of award. 

Application process

Eligible students can apply for the award by completing an application form and attaching their resume and academic transcript via the application link.

Selection process

Applicants are assessed by a panel of UTS and Zonta representatives on their contribution to actively promoting the participation of women within their field as well as their academic performance. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their leadership skills and the need to increase the involvement of women within their field. 

Please note - if you are successful, you will be required to attend:

  • A virtual interview with Zonta representatives (time & date to be advised)
  • Zonta Club of Sydney Breakfast - online or in-person (to be advised).
  • Applications open from: 3 - 31 March 2025

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