The Fully Funded Zonta Internationals Fellowship was established in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart.  

This fellowship is awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D. / doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. It may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields.

The Fully Funded Zonta Internationals Fellowship will provide $10,000 to up to 30 women. 

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Zonta Internationals Fellowship are stated below:

1. Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D. / doctoral degree who demonstrates a superior academic record conducting research applied to aerospace engineering or space sciences is eligible.

2. It is imperative that students can be registered for a full-time Ph.D. / doctoral program and have 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.

3. Applicants must not graduate from their Ph.D. or doctoral program before April 2025.