Women in STEM Awards
Women in STEM Awards - Local and International - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Zonta Women in STEM Award uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledge their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field. By recognizing and supporting these exceptional women, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and foster inclusivity and diversity in the world of STEM.
What is this award?
Eligibility
What is Available?
Women, aged 18-35 years old at the time of application, who demonstrate groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a science, technology, engineering or mathematic (STEM) field of study or industry, are eligible to apply for the international award.
What is Available?
What is Available?
The Zonta Club of Victoria successful applicant is submitted for consideration at the international competition.
Zonta International offers 16 international awards of US$10,000 each and a complimentary one-year supporting membership in Zonta International for the next financial year.
Apply
Apply
In the Victoria catchment area, apply through the Zonta Club of Victoria (see below). In order to be eligible for a $2000 award from the Zonta Club of Victoria, the applicant must be a BC resident. However, the top application will be presented to Zonta International regardless of eligibility to receive the local award.
Note that applicants from Alberta or BC that are not in the vicinity of a Zonta club may apply directly to District 8.
Our 2025 Winner
Emily Murray
Scholarship Update: Zonta International (global) Women in STEM Award
Scholarship Update: Zonta International (global) Women in STEM Award
Words from Emily: "I've always believed that technology should make people's lives better. I want to build a career where my work makes a difference. Whether that's through research that changes how we support women in STEM, a platform that makes caregiving less overwhelming, or a student program that opens a new door, my goal is to keep creating things that matter. This award gives me the time, resources, and community to keep going, to grow the work I've started, and to keep building a future where engineering brings more people in, and brings more people together."
---Emily is an Engineering Student at The University of Victoria---
Scholarship Update: Zonta International (global) Women in STEM Award
Scholarship Update: Zonta International (global) Women in STEM Award
Scholarship Update: Zonta International (global) Women in STEM Award
March 2026: Club Members were at an event at UVIC and were able to congratulate Emily in-person on being selected as one of the Zonta International STEM scholars
Sharing with you all online, so that you can join in the felicitations - Let's all give Emily a round of applause!
Our 2023 Winner
Georgia Rae
Georgia is an Engineering student at University of British Columbia with an exceptional ability to formulate well thought-out solutions to challenging engineering problems. She is a student leader who has completed two years of work terms in project and construction management and is engaged with UBC's Steel
Bridge and Concrete Canoe design teams. Congratulations, Georgia-- We look forward to seeing where your energy and problem-solving abilities take you in the years ahead!
Our 2022 Winner
Madeline Solis de Ovando
Fusing two seemingly divergent subjects of Computer Science and Visual Arts, Madeline focuses her studies on user interface design and development. Her passion is to create innovative, accessible, and high-quality applications by taking both an analytical and imaginative approach to projects. She enjoys digital and analogue drawing, image editing, learning new program languages, and tutoring Computer Science students. Well done, Madeline, and best of luck in your endeavours!
Meet the 2021 Winner
Annie Zhou
Annie Zhou is a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria working towards a Bachelors in Software Engineering degree. Her goal is to specialize in data visualization with the help of AI to efficiently gather, clean, and convey information hidden in large datasets. She hopes to harness the power of data using Software to enhance quality of life.
Therefore, Annie is inspired to obtain this degree to establish or contribute to platforms that aim to educate the public with transparent data visuals.
Increasingly more technologies use Software for cost efficiency, data consolidation, and as an intelligent advisor. As with building any other systems, collaboration is a key component when building software systems in culturally diverse teams. Therefore, she aims to graduate with a Certificate in Language and Cultural Proficiency to enhance her communication skills and gain understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Her spare time is filled with hikes around the island, beach days, filming and video editing. She has a great appreciation for cinematography in which she takes inspiration from when designing data visualizations.
Annie is very thankful to have the support from Zonta Club of Victoria to help her achieve her career goals!
Presentation of cheque to Annie Zhou
Meet the 2020 Winner
Ayden Martin
Ayden Martin is a third-year student at the University of Victoria, currently working towards her Bachelors in Civil Engineering. Her goal is to pursue a career in the environmental side of civil engineering, as she has always had a passion for sustainability and believes that engineering is a great platform to create real change and design for the future.
Society has become very dependent on the systems we have in place, even if many of them are resource heavy, so now we are tasked with finding a way to upgrade them to minimize their impact while increasing their capacity to accommodate a growing population and an evolving society. After Graduating, she plans to register as an Engineer in Training and eventually become a Professional Engineer in the consulting side of things to exercise her creativity through design.
She would also love to complete some engineering work abroad, whether it be work exchange or volunteer, to learn about design and systems implementation in other countries.
Ayden is very grateful to the Zonta Club of Victoria for helping her to achieve her goals!
