Amelia Earhart Fellowships
General Information
The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowships were established in 1938 in honor of Amelia Earhart, famed pilot and Zonta club member. The Fellowships are granted annually to women pursuing graduate Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
The Fellowship
The Amelia Earhart Fellowships are awarded annually to women pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US $10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees. Students must be registered in a Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first time applicants.
Who Is Eligible?
Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering are eligible. Please note that defense-related and 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 Fellowships.
What Are The Requirements?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be registered in an accredited Ph.D./doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering. A letter of acceptance or verification of enrolment must be submitted with the application.
- Demonstrate a superior academic record at a recognized university or college with accredited courses in aerospace-related studies as verified by transcripts and recommendations.
- Provide evidence of a well-defined research program in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering as described in the application essay, research and publications.
- Clearly demonstrate the relationship of the research to aerospace and furnish verification of her research program through at least one of the reference letters required with the application [i.e. research supervisor or advisor must be one of the referees].
- Applicant must be registered in a Ph.D./doctorate program by the time the Fellowship is awarded.
How Do I Apply?
Complete an official application in English (may be printed or downloaded from the Zonta International Web site and include:
- Biographical information (as requested on page 4 of the application).
- List of Universities/colleges attended and degrees received.
- Employment history
- Plans for intended study
- Transcripts of grades
- Verification form from the university/college registrar
- Essay on academic and professional goals
- Three recommendations from professors (or supervisors); at least one of the recommendations must be from a research supervisor or advisor
- All non-English documents must be translated in English
Information other than transcripts and recommendations must be limited to the space provided; attachments, articles, pamphlets, books, curriculum vitae or other publications are not requested and will not be considered.
If applicant is applying for a second fellowship, the applicant must submit a complete application. In describing your research program, identify what you have achieved in your studies since receipt of your first fellowship. Acknowledgment of Zonta International as the award donor is appreciated in publication of research done during or as a result of the award.
What Is The Application Process?
The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Subcommittee reviews the applications and recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of March.
How May I Use The Fellowship Funds?
- The Fellowship may be used for tuition, books and fees, or living expenses. Payments are made in equal installments in September and December.
- For domestic and foreign recipients studying in the United States, Fellowship funds used for tuition, books, fees, supplies or required equipment for the program of study are not considered taxable income. Withholding taxes may be required on funds used for living expenses or other non-qualified expenses.
- Recipients are not permitted to defer the Fellowship. Zonta International will consider a new application the following year, but no preferential consideration will be given to the second application.
- Fellows may accept additional grants and scholarships from other sources.
Deadline
Applications, recommendations, transcripts, and letter of current standing for 23008 Amelia Earhart Fellowships must be received or post-marked by 15 November 2007 to be considered. Applications that are incomplete or late due to postal delays will not be considered. Applications are accepted by fax or e-mail provided the originals are post marked within three days after the fax/email is received.
