Latin American talent in Switzerland

Award: 500 CHF - (with the possibility of being increased through donations)

Award to a Latin American Student in Switzerland 2024

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The Zonta e-Club of Switzerland 1 invites all Latin American students pursuing higher education at an undergraduate or postgraduate institute or university in Switzerland to participate in the “Award for the Talent of a Latin American Student in Switzerland 2024.”

Award: 500 CHF – (with the possibility of being increased through donations)

Objective:

To recognize a Latin American student in Switzerland who excels in her higher education at an undergraduate or postgraduate institute or university (master’s or doctorate). The recipient should serve as a role model for other women. Additionally, the aim is to provide media visibility to the award winner, as well as to the finalists.

Guidelines: Applicants must…

  1. Be at least 18 years old.
  2. Have been born in a Latin American country.
  3. Have completed their primary and secondary education in a Latin American country.
  4. Have Spanish as their native language.
  5. Be currently living in Switzerland.
  6. Have arrived in Switzerland as adults.
  7. Have completed their secondary education in their country of origin.
  8. Provide proof of enrollment for the academic year 2024 at a university or higher education institution in Switzerland.

Nomination Procedure:

From August 24 to October 31, 2024, the competition and its respective guidelines will be disseminated through Swiss universities, consulates, and other Latin American institutions in Switzerland, as well as through the social media channels of Zonta e-Club of Switzerland 1.

Anyone living in Switzerland can nominate a Latin American woman who meets the mentioned criteria and is considered outstanding for her academic achievements and as a role model for other women. (higher education at an undergraduate or postgraduate institute or university, including master’s or doctorate programs).

Anyone interested in nominating an outstanding Latin American woman should send an email to the Zonta e-club of Switzerland 1: eclubzontasuiza1@gmail.com.The email should include the nominee’s full name, phone number, email address, and a general explanation of the achievements that distinguish this student.

The organization will contact the nominated individual and request a written statement detailing her journey in Switzerland, addressing some suggested questions. Additionally, finalists will be asked to provide a 20-second video with the most important information to be shared on social media.

The Zonta e-Club of Switzerland 1 reserves the right to verify the information provided and to disqualify any candidate whose submission is found to be false or whose values do not align with the objectives of our organization.

Award Criteria and Jury

The Zonta e-Club of Switzerland 1 will cast two votes.

Additionally, there will be an external jury consisting of three professionals residing in Switzerland, with experience in migration and/or a strong connection to the Latin American community. (Total of three votes)

With the five votes, the jury will need to select the Latin American student whose academic journey has had the greatest impact on society.

The results for the winner will be announced in November via the Zoom platform, and subsequently shared on the social media channels of the Zonta e-Club of Switzerland 1.

Photo of the first "Award to a Latin American Woman in Switzerland". June 2021
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