Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2000

Basic data of the distinction

Type of award: Scholarship
Awarded by: Zonta International
Award given to: van der Bogert, Carolyn
Announced at: 01/01/2000

About the distinction

Comments & annotations: 2000 - 2001

About the award

Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship is awarded annually to women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. 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. Please note that 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. Current fellows may apply to renew the Fellowship for a second year and will undergo the same application and evaluation procedures as first-time applicants.
Type of award: Research fellowship
Website of the award or committee: http://www.zonta.org/whatwedo/internationalprograms/ameliaearhartfellowship.aspx
Zeitraum der Vergabe: since 1938