AAUW’s International Fellowship Program promotes education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will be pursuing postgraduate studies in the U.S., with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills and leadership in the context of their home countries. In addition, up to 6 awards are available to Graduate Women International (see the list of GWI affiliates) members for study in any country other than their own. The International Fellowship Program is specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls. The program has been supporting international women pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in the United States since 1917.
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AAUW International Fellowships
Aim and Benefits of AAUW International Fellowships
International Fellowships carry a stipend of $20,000 for master’s or professional degree and $25,000 for an academic doctorate degree. Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.
Requirements for AAUW International Fellowships Qualification
- Applicants must be or identify as a woman.
- Applicants must be pursuing their first master’s, professional or academic doctorate degree. Examples of master’s and professional degrees include but are not limited to J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., or medical degrees such as M.D., D.D.S., etc. Examples of academic doctorate degrees include but are not limited to Ph.D. or Ed.D.
- Applicants must hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must pursue their study in the U.S. on a full-time basis at an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Applicants must reside in the country of their studies for the duration of the fellowship period.
- Applicants intending to study in another country other than their own or the U.S. must be members of Graduate Women International. (Foreign branches of U.S. institutions are considered outside of the U.S.)
- Applicants interested in pursuing postdoctoral studies are encouraged to consider AAUW’s International Postdoctoral Research Fellowships.
Citizenship & Immigration Status
Fellowship recipients must be non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Disqualifying Factors
The following are not eligible for consideration:
- Members of the AAUW Board of Directors
- Employees of AAUW, including paid or unpaid, part-time or temporary employees, consultants, interns and contract employees.
- Review Panelists
- Immediate families (i.e., spouses and dependent children) of individuals described in the points above
- Previous AAUW International Fellowship recipient
Interview date, Process and Venue for AAUW International Fellowships
Selection Criteria
- Applicants must hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Scholarly excellence, as demonstrated by academic records and achievements, recognition from peers, professors, and/or institutions, and other forms of distinction.
- Research or study that is original in design and will make significant contributions to the relevant field.
- Demonstrated commitment to 1) applying their expertise, professional skills and leadership in the context of their home countries, and 2) supporting other women and girls through service in their communities, professions or fields of research.
- Feasibility of the research/study plans, the funding of those plans and the proposed timeline for their completion.
- Fellow’s position on return to home country.
- Applicants pursuing their first international academic experience (preferred).
- Applicants residing in their home country at the time of application (preferred).
Selection Process
Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.
Review Panels
Applications to the International Fellowships are reviewed by panels of distinguished scholars and experts in the Natural & Physical Sciences.
Review panels meet once a year to review applications for funding. Panel funding recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW.
Timeline
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Date
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Fellowship Application Submission Period
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September 16, 2024 – November 15, 2024
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Fellowship Award Status Notification
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April 15, 2025
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First Stipend Disbursed
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July-September 2025
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Fellowship Term
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July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
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Interim Report
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December 15, 2025
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Second Stipend Disbursed
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January 2026
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Grant Impact Reports Due
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July 31, 2026
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Documents Required for Application
All applicants are required to submit the following:
- Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from advisors, professors, colleagues or others well acquainted with the applicant, their work, professional qualifications and academic background.
Note: AAUW does not accept references from dossier services, such as Parment or Interfolio, and standardized or form-letter recommendations are discouraged.
- Proof of Degree: Copy of highest degree earned to date.
- Transcripts: Copy of official transcripts confirming conferral of highest degree. The highest degree must be at least a bachelor’s degree. All transcripts must include the applicants’ full name, the school’s name, the degree conferred, and the list of courses taken, and grades received. Transcripts must also include the name of coursework and grades from transfer courses, if applicable. If transcripts reflect transfer courses without grades, a transcript from the institution where courses were taken is required. Applicants who studied at an institution that does not provide a transcript or a list of courses taken, and grades received, or the degree did not require coursework, must provide an institutional letter affirming the same as well as the degree completion date.
- Copy of GPA conversion if your grades were not calculated on a 4.0 scale.
- Proof of English Proficiency. Applicants must upload one of the following:
- Official report of an acceptable and valid TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge assessment score. Scores are valid for two years. Institutional TOEFL scores and other English proficiency test scores will not be accepted.
- Minimum acceptable scores are as follows:
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- TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test): 79
- TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
- Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
- Cambridge Assessment: 176
- Written statement affirming the applicant’s native language is English.
- Academic transcript or diploma confirming one of the following:
- Secondary diploma or undergraduate degree is from an English-speaking institution.
- One semester of full-time study in the applicant’s discipline at an English-speaking institution.
- Proof of Graduate Women International Membership: If applicants plan to pursue studies or research outside of the U.S. during the fellowship year, one of the following is required
- Official letter from GWI or a GWI affiliate confirming the applicant’s membership;
- Official membership certificate; or
- Any other official documentation that confirms the applicant’s membership status.
- Proof of current enrollment (currently enrolled applicants only): Upload transcripts/lists of courses/institution letters from the college or university in which the applicant is currently enrolled, if enrolled.
A certified English translation is required for all materials provided in a foreign language. Translations must bear a mark of certification or official signature that the translation is true and complete.
If the name differs from the one stated in the application, an explanation must be provided, such as a marriage certificate or a court letter of name change.
Applicants are responsible for the submission of all required documents. Incomplete applications will be considered at the discretion of AAUW.
Application Deadline
November 15, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
AAUW on aauw.applyists.net to apply
International Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS) serves as the application portal for AAUW International Fellowships. Please follow the steps below to start the application process:
- Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you are eligible.
- Click the Apply Now button below to access the application and create an ISTS account. If a program key is requested, please use the following program key: AAUW-IF
- Follow the instructions provided in the Applicant Guide.
For more details visit: AAUW website.
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