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AAUW’s International Fellowships promote education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will pursue postgraduate studies or research in the U.S., with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills, and leadership in the context of their home countries.
AAUW’s International Fellowships are specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering other women and girls.
Scholarship Summary
Institution(s): The American Association of University Women
Degree level: Master’s, PhD
Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Countries
Award Country: USA
Deadline: September 30, 2025
Courses Covered
Business and Finance Studies
Computer Science& IT
Creative Arts and Design
Social Studies and Media
Environmental Sciences
Medicine
General Sciences
Health Studies
Agriculture and Veterinary
Applied and Pure Sciences
Architecture& Construction
Education and Training
Engineering
Mining and Oil & Gas Operations
Law
Travel and Hospitality
Humanities
Archeology
Anthropology
Economics
Dentistry
Nursery
Cultural and Critical Studies
History
Languages
Literature
Regional Studies
Religious Studies
Film & Television
Gender and women’s studies
Global studies
Journalism
Politics
Scholarship Benefits
Award Amounts:
Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000
Doctoral: $25,000
Postdoctoral: $50,000
Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.
International Fellowship funds are available for:
Educational expenses.
Living expenses.
Dependent childcare.
Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars, as long as it does not exceed 10 percent of the fellowship.
Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be or identify as a woman.
Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in their first master’s or an academic or professional doctorate degree at the time of application. Examples of master’s degrees include but are not limited to M.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.F.A., L.L.M., and M.Arch. Examples of academic and professional doctorate degrees include, but are not limited to, D.B.A., Ed.D., J.D., M.D., or Ph.D.
Applicants must begin their program on or before September 1, 2026, and complete it on or after April 30, 2027.
Applicants must possess at least one academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. While applicants may hold multiple degrees, they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the highest degree earned. Applicants may apply for only one degree type (either a Master’s or Doctoral program) and in a single specific field (e.g., Business, History, Physics, etc.). Applicants pursuing a dual degree must select one of the fields.
Applicants must pursue their studies in the U.S. on a full-time basis at an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
Applicants must reside in the U.S. or the country of their research for the duration of the fellowship period.
Applicants intending to study in another country other than their own or the U.S. must be members of Graduate Women International and pursue study at an international institution recognized as eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid programs, as listed on the Federal Student Aid Participating Schools list. (Foreign branches of U.S. institutions are considered outside of the U.S.)
Applicants interested in pursuing postdoctoral research are encouraged to consider AAUW’s International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.
Fellowship recipients must be non-U.S. citizens and must not hold U.S. permanent resident status, nor be applicants for U.S. permanent residency (green card).
How to Apply For AAUW’s International Fellowships
AAUWs International Fellowship Application Steps:
Prepare the following documents:
Three recommenders who are professors or professional colleagues well acquainted with you, your work, and your academic background, in striving towards scholarly pursuits.
Proof of highest degree.
Proof of current enrollment (currently enrolled applications only).
Proof of a bachelor’s degree.
Proof of doctorate or M.F.A. degree (postdoctoral applicants only).
Official report of TOEFL test scores or waiver request.
Letter of admission.
C.V./Résumé
Pass the eligibility quiz to be reviewed by the selection panel.
Complete the application and then submit it.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Official Link: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/international-fellowships/#How-to-Apply
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