CANTON -- The Zonta Club of Canton is accepting applications for its scholarships for 2019.

The Club accepts scholarship applications from students attending Canton Central School, Colton Pierrepont Central School, Gouverneur Central School, Herman DeKalb Central School, Madrid Waddington Central School, Norwood Norfolk Central School, Parishville Hopkinton Central School, Potsdam Central School, Massena Central School, Edwards Knox Central School and St. Lawrence Central School.

Applications are available at any of these high schools’ Guidance Offices or by contacting Lyn Swafford, PO Box 495, South Colton, New York 13687, or call her at 315-262-2807.

Members’ Memorial Scholarship: A $600.00 scholarship awarded in memory of former Zonta Club members (Millie Post, Mae LaBrake and Katherine Schwarzkopf) to a graduating senior showing good leadership skills and dedication to service. Zonta Scholarship Committee deadline is April 30.

The Putnam Pitts Scholarship: A $600.00 scholarship given in memory of two former Zonta Club members to a deserving graduating senior with a distinguished academic record. Zonta Scholarship Committee deadline is April 30.

The Canton Zonta Club Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award: A $600.00 scholarship given to a junior or senior for outstanding community service. Academic achievement is NOT a factor in selecting a winner. Zonta Scholarship Committee deadline is March 1.

Young Women in Public Affairs: A $300.00 scholarship given to a senior woman who will enter a four year college or university and seek a career in policy making, government, or a volunteer organization. Zonta Scholarship Committee deadline is March 1.

SUNY Canton College Scholarship: A scholarship given in memory of former Zonta Club member (Margaret Sibley) to a single parent who is enrolled at SUNY Canton with a goal of and progress toward earning a college degree. Zonta Scholarship Committee deadline is April 30. The amount of this endowed scholarship, given through SUNY Canton by Zonta, is determined by the SUNY Canton Foundation Office.

All winners and one guest each should plan to attend the Canton Zonta Club’s scholarship dinner, which will be held on June 18. More details will follow when winners are announced.