Sponsored by Zonta International
Eligibility: Public, Private
Award(s): Fellowships of $10,000 are awarded.
Deadline(s): Applications are due November 15, annually.
Focus: Engineering, Scholarships/Fellowships, Underserved Populations/At Risk
Grade Level(s): Higher Ed, Adult
Content Area(s): Science
State(s): National
Description: Zonta International’s Amelia Earhart Fellowship program helps talented women pursuing advanced studies in the fields of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering achieve their educational goals.
The annual fellowship is awarded to women pursuing PhD or doctoral degrees with a superior academic record and may be used at any university or college offering accredited postgraduate courses and degrees in the aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering fields. In order to be eligible, applicants must be registered in a full-time PhD or doctoral program when funds are received in September and will not graduate before April of the following academic year. Postdoctoral research programs are not eligible for the fellowship.
Fellowship funds may be used for tuition, books and fees, or living expenses. Specific information regarding the application process and the application itself are available for download on the program website. Applications must be submitted online.
Contact: Zonta International
1200 Harger Rd. Ste. 330
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 630.928.1400
Email: programs@zonta.org