Partial funding · Study in the United States
AAUW International Fellowships
US$20,000–$50,000 for a year of full-time graduate study or research in the United States
- Funder
- American Association of University Women
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
AAUW International Fellowships have supported women studying in the United States since 1917, funding master's, doctoral and postdoctoral work at accredited US institutions.
Preference goes to applicants who show a commitment to advancing women and girls in their home countries.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications typically open in August and close mid-November
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents
- A bachelor's degree completed before the fellowship year
- Admission (or application in progress) to an accredited US institution
- Intention to return home to pursue a professional career
How to apply
- Prepare transcripts, three recommendations and a statement of purpose
- Apply online between August and the mid-November deadline
- Awards are announced in spring for the following academic year
- Combine with university funding where possible
- Your counsellor can help align US admissions and fellowship timelines
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AAUW International Fellowships: your questions, answered
What does the AAUW International Fellowships cover?
US$20,000–$50,000 for a year of full-time graduate study or research in the United States. AAUW International Fellowships have supported women studying in the United States since 1917, funding master's, doctoral and postdoctoral work at accredited US institutions.
Who is eligible for the AAUW International Fellowships?
Core requirements are: Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents; A bachelor's degree completed before the fellowship year; Admission (or application in progress) to an accredited US institution; Intention to return home to pursue a professional career. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the AAUW International Fellowships deadline?
Applications typically open in August and close mid-November. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
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Which universities can you place me into?
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