International Fellowships
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International Fellowships support international women pursuing full-time graduate STEM study, helping them apply their education, expertise, and leadership to benefit their home countries and communities.
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Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 for master’s study or $25,000 for doctoral study; one-time, nonrenewable awards
Summary: Fellowships support international women pursuing full-time graduate STEM degrees and applying their expertise to benefit their home countries and communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be non-U.S. citizens without U.S. permanent residency or a pending green-card application.
Description
AAUW’s International Fellowships promote education and equity for women through graduate study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program has supported international women pursuing full-time postgraduate study in the United States since 1917. A limited number of awards support study outside both the United States and the applicant’s country of citizenship.
The fellowships support first master’s degrees and first academic or professional doctorates. Priorities include academic excellence, feasible academic or research plans, commitment to advancing opportunities for women and girls, and long-term contributions to STEM fields. Fellows are expected to apply their education, professional expertise, and leadership in service of their home countries or communities through activities such as research, collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
