AAUW International Fellowship for Women to Pursue Master’s and Doctoral Studies with Funding of Up to USD 25,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Female
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is accepting applications for the International Fellowships 2027–2028, a financial support program designed for women from outside the United States who wish to pursue full-time Master’s or doctoral studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
The program aims to support academically outstanding women who seek to strengthen their scientific and professional expertise and who demonstrate a clear commitment to using their knowledge and skills to benefit their communities or home countries and expand opportunities for women and girls.
The fellowship is primarily awarded for study in the United States, with a limited number of awards available for study outside the United States under specific conditions.
Benefits
- Funding of USD 20,000 for Master’s students.
- Funding of USD 25,000 for doctoral students.
- The fellowship amount is paid directly to the recipient in two equal installments: the first at the beginning of the fellowship period and the second at the midpoint.
- The opportunity to pursue full-time study at an accredited U.S. institution in a STEM field.
- The fellowship is open to women from outside the United States, giving international students access to financial support for graduate studies.
- The fellowship may be used to support academic and research activities during the 2027–2028 academic year.
- In certain cases, the fellowship may be used for study outside the United States, subject to the program’s conditions.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Identify as a woman.
- Not be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or an applicant for U.S. permanent residency.
- Be accepted into or enrolled in their first Master’s degree program or an academic or professional doctoral program at the time of application.
- Be pursuing a program in a STEM field.
- Begin the program no later than September 15, 2027.
- Have a program end date no earlier than April 30, 2028.
- Hold an academic degree equivalent to at least a U.S. Bachelor’s degree.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the highest academic degree completed.
- Study full-time at an accredited U.S. institution if pursuing the degree in the United States.
- Reside in the country of study throughout the fellowship period.
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