AAUW International Fellowship 2026 in United States | $50,000 Grant

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Jun 27
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Summary:

The AAUW International Fellowships have been in existence since 1917.

The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career.

A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. to women who are members of Graduate Women International. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Benefits:

Applicants for AAU International Fellowships for Graduate and Postgraduate Students will receive the following fellowship funds:
- Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000
- Doctoral: $25,000
- Postdoctoral: $50,000
- Educational expenses
- Living expenses
- Dependent child care
- Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars that do not exceed 10% of the fellowship total.

Eligibilities:

To be eligible for AAUW International Fellowships for Graduate and Postgraduate Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a non-immigrant visa if residing in the U.S.
Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by September 30, 2025.
Intend to devote themselves full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career and upon completion of their studies.
Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components
Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by September 30, 2025, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application.
Master’s/first professional degree fellowships are intended for master’s or professional degree-level programs such as J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., or medical degrees such as M.D., D.D.S., etc. Certificates, associate degrees, and undergraduate degrees are ineligible.
Doctoral fellowships are intended for doctoral degrees classified as research degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D.
Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., D.M.) or an M.F.A. and indicate where they will conduct their research.