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AAUW International Fellowship 2026

AAUW International Fellowship 2026
USA
Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

About This Opportunity

AAUW International Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded for Women Apply now for the AAUW International Fellowship 2026, a fully funded scholarship for women who are non-U.S. citizens to pursue full-time Master’s or Doctoral degrees in the USA. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the program also offers 5 additional awards to members of Graduate Women International (GWI) to study outside their home countries. No application fee Start date: July 2026 Focus: Women's education & global equity

Requirements

  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of Highest Degree Earned
  • Official Academic Transcript
  • Proof of Cumulative GPA Calculation (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Proof of English Proficiency (test scores, statement, or academic transcript/diploma)
  • Proof of Admission or Current Enrollment
  • Proof of Graduate Women International Membership (if applicable)
  • Certified English Translations (for non-English documents)
  • Name Change Documentation (if applicable).

Benefits

  • AAUW International Fellowship Funding Amounts:
  • Master’s/First Professional Degree: $20,000
  • Doctoral Degree: $25,000
  • Postdoctoral Research: $50,000
  • These funds can be used for:
  • Educational Expenses
  • Living Expenses
  • Dependent Child Care
  • Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars (not to exceed 10% of the total fellowship amount).

Eligibility

  • Gender: Must be or identify as a woman.
  • Academic Qualification: Must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s with a minimum 3.5 GPA for their highest degree.
  • Study Level: Must be admitted or enrolled in their first master’s or an academic or professional doctorate (e.g., MA, MS, MBA, PhD, JD, MD).
  • Location of Study: Full-time study in the U.S. at a U.S. Department of Education-accredited institution.
  • International Study Exception: If studying in a country other than their own or the U.S., they must be a member of Graduate Women International and attend a school eligible for U.S. federal student aid.

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