International Fellowships
The AAUW International Fellowships fund non-U.S. women pursuing full-time STEM graduate or doctoral studies in the U.S. to promote global education, research, and leadership.
Funder: American Association of University Women
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (applications open) | September 17, 2026 (applications close)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 (master’s) or $25,000 (doctoral); one-time, non-renewable award
Summary: Supports non-U.S. women pursuing full-time STEM master’s or doctoral studies in the U.S. to foster global education, equity, and leadership.
Key Information: Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) and cannot hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Description
The International Fellowships program from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides significant financial support to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enabling them to pursue full-time graduate or postgraduate studies in STEM fields at accredited institutions in the United States. Established in 1917, this program aims to advance education and equity for women worldwide, emphasizing the importance of recipients using their academic training and leadership to benefit their home countries or communities. A limited number of fellowships are also available for study outside the applicant's country of citizenship (including outside the U.S. under specific circumstances).
Awards are highly competitive and are based on academic excellence, originality, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to advancing opportunities for women and girls. The program encourages authentic application narratives and allows the use of generative AI as an assistive tool only.
