The AAUW International Fellowships support non-U.S. women pursuing full-time master’s or doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. Since 1917, this program has empowered women leaders worldwide by providing funding, recognition, and a platform to apply their expertise in their home countries.

Who Can Apply?

• Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

• Applicants admitted or enrolled in their first master’s or doctoral program.

• Graduate Women International members (up to 5 awards) for study outside their home country.

What is Covered?

• $20,000 stipend for a master’s degree.

• $25,000 stipend for a doctoral degree.

• Renewable support for select master’s students in two-year programs.

• Stipends disbursed in two installments during the fellowship term.

Eligibility Criteria

• Identify as a woman.

• Hold at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0.

• Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. institution (or eligible GWI program abroad).

• Must begin studies by September 1, 2026, and complete on or after April 30, 2027.

• Cannot hold U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or be applying for a green card.

How to Apply

• Submit an online application via AAUW’s fellowship portal.

• Provide academic transcripts, references, study or research plans, and proof of admission/enrollment.

• Review AAUW’s detailed application guidelines before submitting.

Deadline
September 30, 2025.