Purpose  
This program was established in 1998 to encourage undergraduate women to enter careers and seek 
leadership positions in business-related fields.  The program ultimately seeks to influence business 
decisions that positively affect women by increasing the number of women in executive positions in the field 
of business management. This program was established from a bequest by Jane M. Klausman, a member 
of the Zonta Club of Syracuse, New York USA, and the 1990-1995 Zonta International Parliamentarian. 
This program operates at the club, district and international levels of Zonta International. Clubs and districts 
are advised to appoint committees to manage these program responsibilities.
Program Statistics
Since the inception of the program in 1998, Zonta has awarded 275 Scholarships (includes international 
awards and second award recipients) totaling US$552,800 to 218 women representing 42 countries.
The Scholarship  
2010-Present:  Zonta International reintroduced scholarships of US$1,000 for each qualified district 
recipient in addition to the 12  international  scholarships of US$5,000 each. The program was also 
expanded to include women enrolled in at least the second year of an undergraduate program through the 
final year of a master’s program.
2008-2009: In 2008, Zonta International began offering twelve international scholarships in the amount of 
US$5,000 each.
2005-2007: In 2005, Zonta International offered six international scholarships in the amount of US$5,000 
each to women in their third or fourth year of undergraduate business study.  District awards are no longer 
offered. Clubs and districts are encouraged to provide their own award at the club and district levels.
1999-2004:  Zonta International offered US$400 for district recipients and US$4,000 each for five 
international recipients. In February 2004, the ZI and ZIF Boards undertook a comprehensive review of all 
of Zonta's programs. As a result of that review, some changes were made to the program to increase the 
value and prestige of the JMK Women in Business Scholarships, and enable cost-effective progress toward 
the program goal and achievement of Zonta’s mission.
How are the Jane M. Klausman (JMK) Recipients Chosen?  
Zonta  clubs publicize the program in their communities and  distribute, receive and evaluate applications.
Zonta clubs select one application to send to the Zonta governor. A district evaluation committee selects 
one applicant per district to submit to Zonta International Headquarters. The International JMK Committee 
recommends twelve applicants for JMK international scholarships to the Zonta International Board (or the 
Executive Committee acting on its behalf) for approval. 
TIMETABLE
Application is updated on the Zonta International website (www.Zonta.org)…...................................................1 January
Club recipient is selected and application is received by governor.……..… …………………............................................1 July 
District recipient selected and application received by Zonta International Headquarters……………………………1 September
Announcement of international recipients……………………………………….............................................................mid October