AAUW International Fellowships
Annual stipend for non-US-citizen women pursuing full-time STEM graduate study (master's or doctorate) in the United States.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
United States
Funding
$20,000 for master's degree; $25,000 for doctorate. Paid in two equal installments at the beginning and midpoint of the fellowship term.
Eligible applicants
Non-US-citizen women in STEM graduate programs in the US
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Overview
AAUW International Fellowships is offered by AAUW for Master’s, PhD study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testEnglish proficiency required (study conducted in English at a US institution)
- Online application formRequired
- Proof of admission or application to a U.S. accredited institutionRequired
- English proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS) or waiver requestRequired
- Two recommendation letters (submitted by recommenders)Required
What this scholarship covers
Annual stipend ($20k master's / $25k doctorate)
Included
$20,000 for master's degree; $25,000 for doctorate. Paid in two equal installments at the beginning and midpoint of the fellowship term. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a woman who is NOT a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must hold at least one academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree; minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) for highest degree earned; must be admitted to or enrolled in full-time graduate study in a STEM discipline at an accredited U.S. institution
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needNot required
- Not specified; award is merit-based
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-US-citizen women in STEM graduate programs in the US. AAUW also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-US-citizen women in STEM graduate programs in the US
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-US-citizen women in STEM graduate programs in the US. AAUW also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Access the online application portal at aauw.org after August 17
- 2
Complete all application materials and upload required documents
- 3
Have recommenders submit letters directly
- 4
Submit before September 17, 5pm ET
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; AY 2027-28 application window: August 17 – September 17, 2026. Award notification March 2027.
The listed deadline is September 17, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
AAUW
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is September 17, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.