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AAUW (the American Association of University Women)
AAUW International Fellowships
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Supports women for full-time study or research, including master’s and academic or professional doctoral degree programs. Awards are $20,000 for master’s/professional fellows and $25,000 for doctoral fellows.
Do I qualify Probably not open to students in Gaza
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- Not open to: citizenship United States citizen, United States permanent resident
- Be or identify as a woman
- admission Admitted or enrolled in a first master's or academic or professional doctorate degree at application time
- degree Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for highest degree earned
- degree Apply for only one degree type and in a single specific field; dual-degree applicants select one field
- Begin program on or before 15 September 2027 and complete it on or after 30 April 2028
- Reside in the U.S. or country of research for the fellowship period
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- Pursue study in the U.S. on a full-time basis
- institution U.S. institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
- institution Graduate Women International member when intending to study in a country other than applicant's own or the U.S.
- institution International institution recognized as eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid programs when stu…
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- Prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work
Not open to: United States citizens; permanent residents
- Level of study
- Master's, PhD
- Fields of study
- Medicine and health, STEM
What's covered Coverage unconfirmed
- Host country
- Multiple
- Host institution
- Accredited U.S. institutions; for eligible study outside the U.S., an international institution recognized as eligible to participate in U.S. federal student aid programs.
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- Visit the official website to access the online application. Required
- Submit the application and supporting documents online. Required
- Deadline
- 17 September 2026
- Deadline timezone
- ET
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.
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