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Program Background/Statistics - January 2012

Purpose 
To advance the status of women through encouragement and financial support of women 
pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related 
engineering. The Fellowships, established in 1938 as a living memorial to Zontian and aviatrix 
Amelia Earhart, encourage women to expand their career options beyond traditional 
boundaries.   
Program Statistics
Since the inception of the program in 1938, there have been 1,333 Fellowships totaling 
US$7.5 million given to 929 Fellows from 65 countries.  
The Fellowship
Originally envisaged in 1938 as a US$500 loan, the award was changed to a scholarship the 
following year. In 1964, the scholarships became fellowships to make the award more specific.  
In 1984, the Fellowship amount was increased to US$6,000. In 2008, the Fellowship amount 
was increased to US$10,000. 
Years Amount of Fellowship
2008-Present US$10,000
1984 -2007 US$6,000
1979-1983 US $5,000
1976-1978 US $4,000
1970-1975 US $3,000
1959-1969 US $2,500
1957-1958 US $1,800
1953-1956 US $1,200
1948-1952 US $1,000
1940-1947 US $500
How Does the Program Support Zonta’s Mission to Advance the Status of Women? 
The Amelia Earhart Fellowships focus on eliminating the gender bias that women face in 
pursuing doctoral degrees in the sciences.  Women are beginning to demonstrate a progression 
from limited representation in aerospace-related sciences to being leaders in the field.  During 
the first years of the program, the awards committee had trouble finding qualified applicants, 
and worked as mentors with potential applicants to help them become qualified for the awards.  
Today, as evidence of the increasing numbers of women in aerospace-related sciences and 
engineering, the challenge is choosing the most promising women from among the many 2
qualified applicants.  In addition, while professional and academic recommendations in this field 
were once written exclusively by males, many of today’s applicants receive recommendations 
from respected professors and professionals who are past Fellows themselves.
How Many Fellows are Chosen on an Annual Basis?  
Since 1996, 35-40 awards have been given to Fellows around the globe each year. 
How are the Fellows Chosen?  
Candidates for the Amelia Earhart Fellowships are required to fill out an application, which 
includes information on their academic background, their professional goals, and their research 
program.  In addition, the candidates submit three academic and/or professional references and 
their academic transcripts. The Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship Committee, 
whose members are all previous Fellows and Zontians, reviews the applications and 
recommends recipients to the Zonta International Board of Directors (or the Executive 
Committee acting on its behalf) for approval.
Current Fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and undergo the same 
application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants.
How are the Fellowships Awarded?  
The monetary awards are sent directly to the Fellows after they have returned the appropriate 
address, enrollment verification and tax information forms.  In addition, each Fellow receives a 
certificate and wings pin.  (First time recipients obtain the two items.  Second time recipients 
receive a certificate only.)  These items are sent to the District Governor (or the governor’s 
designate) in the area where the Fellow is studying.  The District may invite the Fellow(s) to 
attend a District Conference (or some other high profile Zonta event) to make a presentation.  
Other options include having the Area Director, District Amelia Earhart Chairman or Club 
President present the items at a local event. 
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted by email, fax or mail, email submissions are preferred. Applications, 
recommendations, transcripts, and verification of enrollment for 2012 Amelia Earhart 
Fellowships must be received or post-marked by 15 November 2011 to be considered. 
Applications that are incomplete or late due to postal delays will not be considered

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