DeadlineClosed for 2026; check back in August 2026.
Award amountUS$10,000
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Official program page for the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship, providing details on eligibility, funding, and the application process for women in aerospace-related Ph.D. programs.
Women of any nationality; Pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences; Must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program; Must have completed at least one year of the program or have received a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field; Must not graduate from their Ph.D. or doctoral program before April 2027; Not open to Zonta International club members, direct members, or employees
Requirements
Demonstrate a superior academic record; Conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences
How to apply
Applications are reviewed by the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee; Recipients are recommended to the Zonta International Board; Applicants are notified of their status by the end of April
Important dates
Notification of status: End of April
Documents
2025 AE Fellows; 2025 Amelia Earhart Fellows' Bios; 2026 AE Fellowship Poster; AE Fellowship Map; AE Fellowship School List; AE Fellowship Statistics and Program Overview
Contact
programs@zonta.org
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