Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Overview

Globally, women make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In an effort to carry out its mission that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship was established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart. The US $10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. 

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Deadline

Mid-November

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • be pursuing a PhD in aerospace engineering or space sciences. 
  • have completed at least one year of the program or have received a master's degree prior to applying.

How to Apply

Apply on the Zonta International website.

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