AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2026–2027 

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AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2026–2027: Overview

The AAUW International Fellowships support women from outside the United States who are pursuing full-time graduate or postgraduate studies (Master’s or Doctorate) in the U.S. or, for Graduate Women International (GWI) members, in other countries. Since 1917, the fellowship has focused on academic excellence, leadership, and the empowerment of women and girls.

Application Timeline

• Application Period: August 1 – September 30, 2025

• Award Notification: April 15, 2026

• Fellowship Term: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

• First Stipend Disbursement: July – September 2026

• Second Stipend Disbursement: January 2027

Scholarship Categories

• Master’s Degree Fellowship: $20,000

• Doctoral Degree Fellowship: $25,000
  Up to five renewable master’s awards available for two-year programs

AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2026–2027: Eligibility Criteria

• Must identify as a woman and be a non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident

• Must hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s with at least a 3.5 GPA

• Must be admitted/enrolled in a full-time accredited U.S. institution for their first master’s or doctoral degree

• Must commit to returning to their home country after study to apply their knowledge

• GWI members may apply for study in any country other than their own

• Previous AAUW fellowship recipients (except certain grants) are not eligible

Documents Required

• Academic transcripts

• Admission letter

• CV/resume

• Proof of nationality

• Personal statement

• Study or research plan

• Recommendation letters

Important Notes

• Fellowship covers living expenses only and is disbursed in two equal payments

• Fellows must reside in the U.S. or the research country during the fellowship

• Renewal for the master’s program is possible with a GPA of 3.5 and a successful progress report

• Preference given to applicants with no prior international study and from underrepresented countries

Selection Process

• Competitive and merit-based

• Reviewed on academic excellence, leadership potential, community service, clear study plans, and home-country impact