AAUW’s International Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Masters, Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Study in the United States (Funded)

AAUW’s International Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Masters, Doctoral & Post-Doctoral Study in the United States (Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 17, 2026, at 5:00pm ET

Applications are now open for the. AAUW’s International Fellowships promotes education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will be pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines, with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills, and leadership in service of their home countries and/or the communities in which they reside.

Eligibility Requirements

In addition, a limited number of awards are available for study in any country other than their own. International Fellowships are 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.

• Applicants must identify as a woman.
• Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in their first master’s or an academic or professional doctorate degree at the time of application, and the degree must be in one of the disciplines.
• Applicants must begin their program on or before September 15, 2027, and complete it on or after April 30, 2028.
• Applicants must possess at least one academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• While applicants may hold multiple degrees, they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the highest degree earned. Applicants may apply for only one degree type (either a Master’s or Doctoral program) and in a single specific field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, etc.). In the case of applicants pursuing a dual degree, they must select one of the fields in their application.
• Applicants must pursue their study in the U.S. on a full-time basis at an institution accredited by the.
• Applicants must reside in the U.S. or country of their study for the duration of the fellowship period.