Zonta International (Zonta Foundation for Women)

Partially funded

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Zonta International (Zonta Foundation for Women), United States

Scholarship overview

Zonta International established the Amelia Earhart Fellowship in 1938 to support women pursuing PhD or doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It is funded by contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund.

Fellows may use the award at any university or college offering accredited postgraduate courses and degrees in these fields, so it can be held at a US institution. Women of any nationality may apply.

One of the annual Fellows is designated the Sharon Langenbeck Amelia Earhart Fellow, chosen by the Amelia Earhart Committee on pre-established criteria.

Award Information

  • Woman of any nationality.
  • Enrolled in a full-time PhD or doctoral programme and has completed at least one year, or holds a master's degree in an aerospace-applied field, at the time of applying.
  • Superior academic record and research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences.
  • Will not graduate before April 2028 (2027 Fellowship).
  • Post-doctoral research programmes are not eligible.
  • Not a Zonta club member, direct Zonta International member, or employee of Zonta International or the Zonta Foundation for Women.
  • Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows cannot apply to renew for a second year.
  • US$12,000 per Fellow for advanced studies at any accredited institution offering postgraduate programmes in the eligible fields.
  • Up to 30 Fellows each year.
  • 2027 Fellowship: application must be submitted in full by November 15, 2026.
  • Applicants are notified of their status by the end of April.
  1. Open the online application portal through the Apply Now link on the official page.
  2. Complete the application against the criteria in its requirements section.
  3. Submit the full application by November 15, 2026.

Official links

How selection works

The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board. Evaluation details are confidential and not disclosed to applicants. Committee members follow Zonta's Conflict of Interest Policy.

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