Zonta International Foundation is now accepting the application for Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program. Women in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering may be eligible for the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship. 35 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering will be selected. The Fellowship of US$10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees.
Since 1923, Zonta International has provided more than 31 million US Dollars to empower women and expand their access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities and safe living conditions. Zonta improves women’s lives, their children’s lives and the communities in which they live and work.
Eligibility:
- Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering are eligible.
- Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received in September and must not graduate before April 2018.
- 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.
Previous Amelia Earhart Fellows are not eligible to apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can download application form from the given link:
Supporting Documents:
- Biographical information (as requested on page 4 of the application).
- Plans for intended study. List and include official detailed transcripts of grades from all universities/colleges attended, including undergraduate institutions and degrees received.
- List and include translated transcripts in English of all grades from all universities/colleges/institutions attended.
- List scholarships, fellowships, and honors received if any.
- List previous publications, if any. (Please do not attach publications).
- Employment history, if any.
- Essay on academic program and professional goals – applicant should describe, in general, scientific terms, a well-defined research program for her Ph.D./doctoral studies.
- Three recommendations from professors (or supervisors), one of the recommendations must be from a thesis supervisor or advisor and one from a university professor.
- Use the provided recommendation waiver form if professor or supervisor is submitting a recommendation via email.
- Verification of Current Enrollment form from the university/college registrar
- All non-English documents must be translated into English to be considered.
- Information other than official 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.
Financial Aid and Award Money:
The US $10,000 Fellowship is awarded annually to 35 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.
Application Deadline:
Applications for the 2017 Fellowships must be received by November 15, 2016, to be considered.
Link for More Information:
http://www.zonta.org/Global-Impact/Education/Amelia-Earhart-Fellowship
Contact Information:
For more questions, you can contact programs-at-zonta.org.
