The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering International Fellowships for the 2026–2027 academic year. These awards are designed to support women from outside the United States who wish to pursue full-time graduate or postgraduate studies or research at accredited institutions in the U.S.
Eligible Institutions:
Only institutions accredited in the United States are eligible host universities.
Fields and Levels of Study:
The fellowships are available for:
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Master’s or first professional degrees, including but not limited to programs like J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., M.D., and D.D.S. (Note: Undergraduate, associate degrees, and certificate programs are not eligible.)
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Doctoral degrees such as Ph.D., Ed.D., and other research-based doctorate programs.
Number of Awards:
AAUW does not specify a fixed number of fellowships to be awarded.
Who Can Apply:
The fellowship is open to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Priority is given to candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing women and girls through community service, advocacy, or professional efforts.
Fellowship Funding:
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$20,000 for Master’s/professional degree students
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$25,000 for Doctoral candidates
Payments are made directly to the fellow in two equal installments—at the beginning and midpoint of the fellowship year.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must:
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Identify as women
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Be admitted or currently enrolled in their first master’s or doctoral program in the U.S.
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Hold an academic qualification equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 in the highest degree obtained)
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Be starting their academic program on or before 1 September 2026, and complete it on or after 30 April 2027
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Commit to full-time study at a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution
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Remain in the U.S. (or the country of research) during the fellowship period
Applicants seeking to study outside their home country but not in the U.S. must be affiliated with Graduate Women International (GWI) and attend a university that qualifies for U.S. federal student aid programs. (Note: International branches of U.S. universities are not considered U.S. institutions.)
For those pursuing postdoctoral research, AAUW offers a separate International Postdoctoral Fellowship.
How to Apply:
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Applications open on 1 August 2025
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Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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All applications and documents must be submitted online via the official AAUW website.
For More Information & Applications:
Visit the official website:
👉 AAUW International Fellowships
