Amelia Earhart Fellowship programme
September 09, 2015
Eligible fields Aerospace-related sciences and engineering
Type of fellowship PhD or Doctoral Degree. The Amelia Earhart Fellowship program helps talented women pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated fields of aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering, achieve their educational goals. The Fellowship enables these women to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase expensive books and resource materials, and participate in specialized studies around the globe. Amelia Earhart Fellows have gone on to become astronauts, aerospace engineers, astronomers, professors, geologists, business owners, heads of companies, even Secretary of the US Air Force.
Target group Women from any country
Age limit None
Host info Any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in the fields of interest of the fellowship scheme
Duration 1 year renewable
Number of awards given each year 35 yearly
Eligible costs
• tuition fees
• books
• living expenses (room, board or travel)
• equipment (e.g. state-of-the-art computers, resource materials)
Non eligible costs Not specified
Amounts $10,000
