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The AAUW International Fellowships support women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who are pursuing full-time graduate study in STEM fields at accredited U.S. institutions. Awards provide $20,000 for master’s degree candidates and $25,000 for doctoral candidates, with preference given to applicants who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to improving opportunities for women and girls in their home countries or communities.
The AAUW International Fellowships are designed to support women from outside the United States who want to pursue advanced graduate education and use their knowledge and leadership skills to create positive change.
The program places particular emphasis on STEM fields, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.
The fellowship is intended for women who demonstrate strong academic achievement and have a clear commitment to applying their education to benefit their communities or countries.
The fellowship supports full-time graduate study in eligible STEM disciplines.
Applicants may pursue:
Study must take place primarily at an accredited U.S. institution meeting the fellowship’s eligibility requirements.
AAUW International Fellowship awards provide:
The award is paid in two equal installments:
The fellowship therefore provides substantial financial support toward graduate study, although applicants should ensure that they understand which educational and living expenses are covered under the official fellowship conditions.
The programme is designed not only to support advanced education but also to develop women leaders who can apply their expertise to broader social and economic challenges.
AAUW particularly values applicants who demonstrate:
STEM education can provide applicants with advanced technical knowledge while strengthening their ability to contribute to research, innovation, policy, education, technology, healthcare, engineering, and other development priorities.
Applicants must meet several important eligibility requirements.
Eligible candidates must:
Applicants must have at least one academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
The highest degree earned must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants should ensure that their academic records clearly demonstrate the required level of achievement.
The fellowship prioritizes graduate studies in STEM disciplines.
Relevant areas can include:
Applicants should carefully select the specific field that best corresponds with their proposed graduate programme.
Study must be:
The programme must begin on or before September 15, 2027, and must be completed on or after April 30, 2028.
Applicants are also required to reside in the United States or the relevant country of study during the fellowship period, subject to the programme’s specific rules.
The primary focus is graduate study at accredited institutions in the United States.
However, a limited number of fellowships may be available for study outside both the applicant’s country of citizenship and the United States under specific circumstances.
Such circumstances may include:
Applicants considering study outside the United States should verify the specific conditions before applying.
First, verify that you meet the fellowship’s international applicant requirements.
Applicants must not be:
Check that you hold a degree equivalent to at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree and that your highest earned degree meets the required 3.5/4.0 minimum GPA.
Identify the graduate programme you intend to pursue.
The application requires applicants to select one degree type and one specific field.
Applicants pursuing dual degrees must therefore select a single field for fellowship consideration.
Applicants must be admitted to or enrolled in the eligible graduate programme according to the fellowship’s requirements.
Confirm that the institution is appropriately accredited and that the programme meets the full-time study requirements.
A strong application should clearly demonstrate:
Applicants should clearly explain how they intend to use their education and professional skills after completing their studies.
The programme particularly values women who intend to apply their expertise to benefit their home countries or communities.
Before submission, applicants should verify:
Applicants should pay close attention to the programme’s restrictions.
Only one degree type and one specific field can be selected per application.
Applicants pursuing dual-degree programmes must choose a single field for consideration.
In addition, foreign branches of U.S. institutions are considered outside the United States for the purposes of this fellowship.
A competitive applicant should present a clear connection between education, leadership, and future impact.
Important strengths include:
Applicants should avoid:
Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply if they meet the academic, graduate-study, STEM, residency, and other programme requirements.
The fellowship provides $20,000 for master’s degree candidates and $25,000 for doctoral candidates. The award is distributed in two equal payments during the fellowship term.
No. U.S. permanent residents and applicants for U.S. permanent residency through a green card application are not eligible under the stated requirements.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the highest degree earned.
The programme prioritizes STEM fields, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Applicants should verify that their specific field and degree programme meet the fellowship’s current eligibility requirements.
No. Applicants must select one degree type and one specific field for consideration. Dual-degree applicants must choose a single field.
The fellowship primarily supports study at eligible U.S. institutions. A limited number of awards may support study outside both the United States and the applicant’s country of citizenship under specific circumstances, so applicants should verify the applicable conditions.
The AAUW International Fellowships provide significant financial support for internationally minded women pursuing advanced STEM education. With awards of up to $25,000 for doctoral study, the programme is particularly relevant to women who combine strong academic achievement with leadership potential and a clear commitment to using their STEM knowledge and professional skills to create positive change in their communities or home countries.
For more information, visit AAUW.
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