Fully Funded Opportunity for Women to Pursue Graduate Studies in the USA | AAUW International Fellowship 2025-2026

The AAUW International Fellowship is a scholarship program sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for women who are not U.S. citizens. It allows them to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral studies in the United States. This fellowship is open to women from all countries who wish to study at accredited U.S. institutions. Additionally, a limited number of awards are available for members of Graduate Women International (GWI) to complete degree programs outside the U.S. The belief behind the program is simple: educate women, and you educate the nation.

Types of Fellowships Offered by AAUW AAUW provides financial support to women who cannot afford to study in the U.S. Applicants must apply to their chosen institutions before the fellowship deadline, but an acceptance letter is not required at the time of application. After completing their studies, fellows are expected to return to their home countries to lead and make a positive impact in various fields, such as business, government, academia, arts, and sciences.

Study Levels and Fields of Study

1. Master’s Degree: Includes J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., and medical degrees (e.g., M.D., D.D.S.). Certificates, associate, and undergraduate degrees are not eligible.
2. Doctoral Fellowships: Aimed at research degrees like Ph.D. or Ed.D.
3. Postdoctoral Fellowships: Applicants must have completed a doctorate and indicate where they will conduct their research.

Fellowship Award Amount

1. Master’s/First Professional Degree: $20,000
2. Doctoral: $25,000
3. Postdoctoral: $50,000 These funds can be used for educational expenses, living expenses, dependent childcare, and travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars (up to 10% of the total fellowship).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree by the application deadline.
2. Previous AAUW fellowship recipients are not eligible.
3. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply.
4. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those with dual U.S. citizenship cannot apply.
5. Fellows must return to their home countries to pursue professional careers after completing their studies.
6. English proficiency test scores (such as IELTS, TOEFL) are required.

The fellowship is open to women and those who identify as women in all fields of study at accredited institutions. AAUW will determine which institutions meet the eligibility criteria.

Fellowship Duration The fellowship runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

Application Process Applicants must create an account and start their application online. More details and the official application link are provided on the AAUW website.

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