Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in Aerospace and Space Sciences (Zonta International)

Zonta International awards the Amelia Earhart Fellowship each year to 35 women working toward a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences. The award is worth US$10,000 and can be used at any university or college that offers accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. The fellowship carries the name of pilot and Zontian Amelia Earhart and was set up in 1938.

• Host: Zonta International
• Level: Ph.D./doctoral degree
• Fields: aerospace engineering or space sciences
• Study destination: any country, at an institution offering accredited post-graduate courses in these fields
• Awards: 35 fellowships
• Value: US$10,000
• Deadline: 15 November 2024 for Fellowships starting in 2025

This fellowship suits women of any nationality who are already enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or doctoral program in aerospace engineering or space sciences and can show a strong academic record. You need to have finished at least one year of that program, or hold a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field, when you submit your application.

It is not for post-doctoral researchers, for students who will finish their doctorate before April 2023, or for members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation and their family members.

Any university or college that offers accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in the eligible fields.

Ph.D. or doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering or space sciences. Post-doctoral research programs do not qualify for the Fellowship.

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Women of any nationality

The fellowship is worth US$10,000. Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year.

Women of any nationality are eligible if they are pursuing a Ph.D. or doctoral degree and show a superior academic record in aerospace engineering or space sciences. At the time of application, you must be registered in a full-time Ph.D. or doctoral program and have completed at least one year of it, or hold a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field. You must not graduate from your Ph.D. or doctoral program before April 2023.

Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation, and their family members, cannot apply for the Fellowship.

Applications for the 2025 Fellowships must reach Zonta International by 15 November 2024. The official website, linked below, sets out the detailed application steps.

• Read the official guidelines on the Zonta website before you start, and follow the required format for every document.
• Prepare your academic transcripts and proof of enrolment early so nothing is missing at submission.
• Ask a referee for a letter well ahead of the deadline and give them the details of the fellowship.
• Check that your program and research area clearly fall within aerospace engineering or space sciences.
• Submit before the deadline rather than on the day, in case the application system is busy.

• Who can apply for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship? Women of any nationality who are enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. or doctoral program in aerospace engineering or space sciences and meet the academic and program conditions.

• How much is the fellowship worth? US$10,000.

• How many fellowships are awarded? 35 each year.

• Can post-doctoral researchers apply? No. Post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.

• What is the deadline? Applications for the 2025 Fellowships must be received by 15 November 2024.

• Can a previous Fellow apply again? No. Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot renew the Fellowship for a second year.