Applications are currently being accepted for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship of Zonta International for Women 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Amelia Earhart Fellowship of Zonta International for Women
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was founded in 1938 in honor of the renowned Zontian pilot Amelia Earhart. Up to 30 women pursuing PhD degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences will receive the US$12,000 Fellowship annually. Fellows can use the amount at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in the mentioned fields.Since the program’s founding in 1938, Zonta has given 1,824 Amelia Earhart Fellowships, worth more than US$12.5 million, to 1,395 women from 81 countries.Approximately 25% of workers worldwide are women in the aerospace sector. Zonta International presents the Amelia Earhart Fellowship to give women equal access to resources and represent them in decision-making positions alongside men.
Benefits of Amelia Earhart Fellowship of Zonta International for Women
- Up to 30 women pursuing PhD degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences will receive the US$12,000 Fellowship annually.
- Women fellows can use this amount to cover their tuition, books, fees, and living expenses, including room, board, and travel.
Notes:
- Recipients are not permitted to defer the Fellowship.
- Fellows may accept additional grants and scholarships from other sources.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship of Zonta International for Women Requirements
All applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Open to women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record in research relevant to aerospace.
- Must be enrolled full-time in a Ph.D./doctoral program and have completed at least one year or hold a master’s degree in an aerospace-related field by application submission.
- Ph.D./doctoral candidates must not graduate before April 2028.
- Post-doctoral researchers are ineligible.
- Zonta International Club members, direct members, employees, and their family members are not eligible.
- Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot renew the Fellowship for a second year.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 November, 2026
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