Globally, women only make up around 25 percent of the workforce in the aerospace industry. In this context, Zonta International offers the Amelia Earhart Fellowships in fighting so that women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.
What is the Amelia Earhart Fellowship?
The referred fellowship was stablished in 1938 in honor of the famous pilot Amelia Earhar. In this sense, it presents itself as an extraordinary opportunity for women pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering or space sciences. Each year, a $10,000 scholarship is awarded to 30 skillful and exceptional women in this field. This funding can be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate programs in these areas.
Eligibility:
- Women of any nationality.
- Must be enrolled full-time in a Ph.D. program and have completed at least one year of that program or obtained a master’s degree in a related aerospace field at the time of application.
- Must not graduate from their Ph.D. program before April 2027.
- Postdoctoral research programs are not eligible.
- Club members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta Foundation for Women, along with their direct family members, are not eligible to apply.
Application Process:
A Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board. All applicants are evaluated based on the criteria stated in the application. Details of the evaluations are kept confidential and not disclosed to applicants. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April.
Deadline
The application for the 2025 Amelia Earhart Fellowship must be submitted in full by November 15, 2025.
Funding: These fellowships are made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund.
If you are a woman committed to research in aerospace engineering or space sciences, this fellowship don’t miss this opportunity to advance your education and career!!
More information and application details can be found on the Zonta International website.
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