AAUW International Fellowships Application Round 2023

The AAUW International Fellowship is currently accepting applications. This program is specifically for women who are citizens of countries other than the U.S., or if they are in the U.S., they should have a non-immigrant visa.

Since 1917, the International Fellowships have been helping non-U.S. women pursue graduate or postdoctoral studies in the U.S. These fellowships support women who plan to return to their home countries for professional careers and are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

A few awards are offered for studying outside the U.S. (except in your home country) to women who are part of Graduate Women International (GWI affiliates list). These awards support graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions. To apply, you should have a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline and have already applied to your chosen U.S. institutions. Recipients are chosen based on their academic excellence and dedication to advancing women and girls.

Fellowships Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): AAUW, USA

Host Institution(s): AAUW, USA

Fellowships Worth: $20,000 – $50,000

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Full-time Graduate or Postdoctoral

Nationality: International Students (Women)

Requirements and eligibility criteria for AAUW International Fellowships Application Round 2023:

Citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a non-immigrant visa if residing in the U.S.
Not a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country.
Hold an academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline.
Plan to commit full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
Intend to return to their home country for a professional career after completing studies.
Proficiency in English is demonstrated through required components (English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a statement verifying native English proficiency).
Not a previous recipient of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (excluding local awards or Community Action Grants).

Additional Notes:

AAUW board members, committees, panels, task force members, and staff, including current interns, are ineligible to apply.
The fellowship is open to scholars who identify as women and covers all fields of study at accredited higher education institutions.
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply.