PhD$10,000 fellowship

Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering

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Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering - Fellowship, Post a Comment

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Host country: United States
Deadline: November (annual)
Region: Americas

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Who can apply: Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.
Funding: $10,000 fellowship
Study level: PhD
Deadline: November (annual)

Key eligibility criteria

Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.

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$10,000 fellowship

About the Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering (2026)

##### Spaces for women in science are either rare or limited. Because of this, Zonta International has opened up a fellowship program that caters to women involved in aerospace engineering across the globe. Check out the details below. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship annually awards $10,000 to 35 talented women in PhD Aerospace Engineering and other related fields. Done through the women’s rights organization Zonta International, the fellowship can be taken at any university or college around the world as long as they are offering the accredited degrees. **Application deadline:** November 15, 2021 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amelia-earhart-fellowship-for-women-in-phd-aerospace-engineering/#h-benefits-of-the-amelia-earhart-fellowship) - [Eligibility Criteria for Women](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amelia-earhart-fellowship-for-women-in-phd-aerospace-engineering/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-women) - [How to Apply for the Fellowship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/amelia-earhart-fellowship-for-women-in-phd-aerospace-engineering/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-fellowship) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zonta_International_Logo.jpg?resize=1024%2C537&ssl=1)Zonta International ## Benefits of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is made possible by generous contributions to the Zonta Foundation for Women Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund. Fellowship funds of US$10,000 is awarded annually. In turn, the fellowship award has enabled women to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase expensive books and resource materials, and participate in specialized studies around the globe. Amelia Earhart fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies— and even the Secretary of the US Air Force— with the help of the program. ## Eligibility Criteria for Women In order to qualify for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, women in PhD Aerospace Engineering and other related fields have to meet the following criteria first: - Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-applied sciences or aerospace-applied engineering are eligible. - Students must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program and completed at least one year of that program or have received a master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field at the time the application is submitted. - Applicants must not graduate from their Ph.D. or doctoral program before April 2023. - Please note that post-doctoral research programs are not eligible for the Fellowship. - Members and employees of Zonta International or the Zonta International Foundation are also not eligible to apply for the Fellowship. - Note that previous Amelia Earhart Fellows are not eligible to apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year. ## How to Apply for the Fellowship An [online application](https://zontainternational.awardspring.com/) is the only method to join the said fellowship. If you have any questions, please email  [programs@zonta.org](mailto:programs@zonta.org). The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board of Directors. Furthermore, all details of the evaluations are kept confidential and are not disclosed to applicants. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April. * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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$10,000 fellowship

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Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.

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How to apply for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering 2026

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Listed eligibility: Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Who can apply for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering?+

Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.

What funding does the Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women in PhD Aerospace Engineering offer?+

Listed funding: $10,000 fellowship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

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Provider deadline information: November (annual). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

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Consult https://zontainternational.awardspring.com/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Women pursuing a PhD/doctorate in aerospace-applied sciences or engineering; any nationality.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: November (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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