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The American Association of University Women is offering the AAUW International Fellowships to eligible international students.
The AAUW Fellowships offer selected international students a $50,000 funding to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, and the arts or scientific fields.
In this post, we will highlight the details of the fellowship opportunity as well as its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step process to apply for it.
More scholarship opportunities are ongoing in countries across Europe, the United States and Canada. Check out some selected opportunities below:
AAUW International Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $50,000 Grant
- Deadline: September 30, 2025.
AAUW International Fellowship Details:
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.
AAUW International Fellowship 2026 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, 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 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.
AAUW International Fellowship 2026 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
- Postdoctoral: $50,000
- Educational expenses
- Living expenses
- Dependent child care
- Travel to professional meetings, conferences or seminars that does not exceed 10% of the fellowship total.
Required Documents for AAUW Fellowship
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.
How To Apply for AAUW International Fellowship 2026 (Step by Step)
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 [email protected]. Enter AAUW-IF if the website prompts you for a program key.
We encourage applicants not to opt out of communications from ISTS (please use a valid email), to ensure you receive important communications from AAUW.
