Applications are open for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 from Zonta International - supporting women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences.
Established in 1938 in honour of aviator and Zontian Amelia Earhart, the fellowship invests in women advancing exploration and innovation in fields where they remain underrepresented. Up to 30 fellows receive US$12,000 each for accredited postgraduate study. Deadline: 15 November 2026.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Zonta International fellowship page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027 |
| Organiser | Zonta International |
| Award | US$12,000 per fellow |
| Number of awards | Up to 30 fellows |
| Fields | Aerospace engineering; space sciences (research applied to these fields) |
| Level | Full-time Ph.D. / doctoral programme |
| Nationality | Women of any nationality |
| Study location | Any accredited university/college offering relevant postgraduate degrees |
| Deadline | 15 November 2026 |
| Notification | All applicants notified by the end of April (per Zonta) |
| Official page | Zonta - Amelia Earhart Fellowship |
| Apply | Zonta International AwardSpring portal |
About the Fellowship
For almost 90 years, Zonta has backed women pushing boundaries in aerospace and space science. Since inception, Zonta has awarded 1,824 Amelia Earhart Fellowships totaling more than US$12.5 million to 1,395 women from 81 countries.
The 2027 award amount reflects the fellowship’s 90th-anniversary increase to US$12,000. Fellows may also receive programme-related membership benefits as announced by Zonta for the biennium - confirm current extras on the official page.
Benefits
- US$12,000 fellowship to support advanced doctoral studies
- Up to 30 awards for the 2027 cycle
- Usable at accredited universities/colleges offering postgraduate courses in aerospace engineering or space sciences
- Fellows may generally accept additional grants/scholarships from other sources (confirm rules in the official application)
Eligibility
- Woman of any nationality
- Pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree with a superior academic record
- Conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences
- Registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral programme
- Have completed at least one year of that programme or hold a master’s degree in an aerospace-applied field at application time
- Must not graduate from the Ph.D./doctoral programme before April 2028
- Post-doctoral research programmes are not eligible
How to Apply
- Review the full call on the official Zonta Amelia Earhart Fellowship page.
- Prepare materials typically required (biographical information, transcripts, enrollment verification, research essay, recommendations - see the current application packet).
- Submit the complete application via the Zonta AwardSpring portal by 15 November 2026.
Applications are reviewed by the Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee; evaluation details are confidential. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Official Links
Apply - Zonta AwardSpring (Amelia Earhart Fellowship)
Programme overview - Amelia Earhart Fellowship
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FAQs - Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2027
When is the deadline?
15 November 2026. The full application must be submitted by this date.
How much is the award?
US$12,000 per fellow; up to 30 fellows.
Who can apply?
Women of any nationality in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral programme conducting aerospace- or space-sciences-applied research, meeting the year-in-programme/master’s and April 2028 graduation rules.
Are postdocs eligible?
No. Post-doctoral research programmes are not eligible.
Where do I apply?
Through the official Zonta International AwardSpring portal.
