Brief description:
AAUW (the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.
Host Institution(s):
Accredited U.S. institutions
Level/Field(s) of study:
Graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions.
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
Women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents.  Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $20,000
Doctorate Fellowship: $25,000
Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
See the full eligibility criteria at the official website (link found below) for more details.
Application instructions:
Applications open 1 August 2025.
Applications and submission of supporting documents are done online. The application deadline for AY 2026-2027 is 30 September 2025, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application and for detailed updated information on this scholarship/fellowship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/