The American Association of University Women is offering the AAUW International Fellowships to eligible international students.
The AAUW Fellowships offer selected international students a $25,000 funding to applicants to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, and the arts or scientific fields.
Requirements:
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, 2026.
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, 2026, 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 doctorate 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.
Duration and Reward
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
Required Documents
To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of its award panels. AAUW does not provide evaluations of applications. No provisions exist for reconsideration of fellowship proposals.
Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will neither be returned nor held for another year.
Applicants residing in their home country at time of application, from developing/emerging countries, or from an underrepresented group in any region, will receive special consideration.
Position on return to home country.
Academic and/or professional qualifications.
Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women and girls in home country.
Proposed time schedule.
Quality and feasibility of proposed plan of study or research.
Demonstrated evidence of prior community and/or civic service in home country.
Applicant’s country’s need for the specialized knowledge or skill.
Financial need.
Motivation for graduate study or research.
Method of Application
Interested and eligible applicants for AAUW International Fellowships should fill and submit application online for the fellowship program.
For questions or technical support from ISTS, our technical consultant, please email aauw@applyists.com. Enter AAUW-IF if the website prompts you for a program key.
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Application Deadline: September 17, 2026.