American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides AAUW International Fellowships for international women to pursue their graduate or postdoctoral degree in U.S.A. institutions. AAUW has offered these International Fellowships since 1917. The program provides financial assistance to women, not U.S. citizens or P.R. (permanent residents), who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career besides pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral studies in the U.S.

A limited number of fellowships are available to Graduate Women International members for study outside the United States, except in the applicant’s home country. Graduate and postgraduate studies at approved United States institutions can apply for this opportunity.

Candidates should have obtained the equivalent of a U.S. undergraduate degree by the deadline to apply for the AAUW International Fellowships. Also, they should have applied to their proposed institutions by the time of the application. The selection committee will select the rrecipients considering their academic achievement and commitment demonstrated to women and girls.

Key Details

Organized by: AAUW (American Association of University Women)

Application Deadline: November 15, 2023 (11:59 p.m. PST)

Result Announcement: April 15, 2024

Fellowship Duration: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025

Fellowship Location: United States

Type of Fellowship: Full-time study or research

Award and Benefits

Fellows can receive the following allowance for the duration of their fellowship program:

• Master’s or first professional degree: $20,000
• Doctoral degree: $25,000
• Postdoctoral degree: $50,000

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Eligibility Criteria of the AAUW International Fellowships

Applicants of the AAUW International Fellowships have to meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must not be previous recipients of any fellowship or grants from AAUW, which does not include branch, local, or community action awards.
• AAUW or board members of directors, panels, committees, task forces, and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for this fellowship program.
• International women can choose all fields of study through this fellowship.
• Unsuccessful previous applicants can apply again.

All candidates should fulfill the following criteria to apply for AAUW International Fellowship:

• Must have citizenship in a country other than the United States or have a non-immigrant visa if resident in the United States.
• Women currently or expect to be U.S. citizens, PR, or dual citizens of the U.S.A. and another nation are not eligible.
• Hold an academic degree obtained in the United States or abroad equal to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline.
• Fellows should devote themselves to suggested academic plans during the fellowship year.
• Fellows should commit to returning to their country after finishing their studies and should seek a professional job.
• English fluency is necessary, and applicants should prove it by submitting one of the Required Components mentioned below, including specific English proficiency test scores, academic transcripts from English-speaking universities, or a written declaration confirming English is the native language of the applicant. Applicants intending to take one of the English proficiency tests must do so as soon as possible. Please inquire about any test-related questions to the test provider.
• Master’s or first professional degree and Ph.D. applicants should have applied to an accredited university for the fellowship year by November 15, 2023. Such applicants must provide the institution’s name in their AAUW International Fellowship application. Though an acceptance letter isn’t necessary at the time of application, fellows should include official university confirmation with their award acceptance correspondence.
• Fellowships for Master’s or professional degree programs like L.L.M., J.D., M.F.A., M.Arch., or medical degrees like M.D., D.D.S., etcetera, are available through this fellowship. Applicants of certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees are not eligible to apply.
• Doctoral fellowships are specifically for doctorates designated as research degrees, like the Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Postdoctoral applicants must verify their doctorate; hold a doctorate classed as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M., D.B.A.) or an M.F.A. before the application deadline; and identify where their research is.
• During the fellowship, Master’s or first professional degree candidates and doctoral applicants should have enrolled in a U.S.-approved university or institution in the United States.
• Graduate Women International Members are also eligible for limited fellowships to study or research in countries other than their home country. Please note that foreign branches of U.S. institutions are outside the U.S.
• Applicants can apply for the fellowship during any program year but should have enrolled in a full year of study or research. Study programs terminating before April of the fellowship year are not eligible. AAUW International Fellowships don’t cover the cost of a single semester of study or research.

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit these documents as part of your application package:

• Two recommendation letters from professors or professional colleagues that know you very well.
• Proof of highest degree.

1. Transcripts from the college or university where the highest degree is not a certificate; a bachelor’s degree must at least be the highest level of education, and applicants must earn it on or before November 15, 2023.
2. There must be a list of the courses taken and the grades earned on transcripts.
3. An official confirmation letter from the university where the applicant has acquired the degree should indicate the completion date; if the institution does not provide a transcript, list of completed courses, and grades received, or the degree does not require coursework.
4. Uploading copies of any additional certificates or paperwork the applicant may have obtained during their study is not recommended.

• Provide proof of current enrollment. (only for applicants who are currently enrolled): If applicable, upload the applicant’s official college or university transcripts, course lists, or institution letters.

1. A listing of the courses taken and the grades earned must be included on transcripts.
2. Numerous transcripts exclude information about recent coursework. If your transcript or grades for the fall 2023 semester are not accessible, the institution’s Office of the Registrar must give you a list of the courses you took during that semester.
3. An official letter from the university where the applicants have acquired their degree that includes the degree completion date must be uploaded if the institution does not provide a transcript or a summary of the courses taken and grades received or the degree did not require coursework.

• Proof of a Ph.D. or M.F.A. is necessary only for postdoctoral candidates. Choose one of the following to upload:

1. Transcript indicating the degree’s awarding date (must be on or before November 15, 2023)
2. Official letter from the university where the applicant has earned the degree, including the date of obtaining the degree.
3. A copy of the diploma with the graduation date (must be on or before November 15, 2023).

• English language proficiency certificate. Official confirmation of a valid and acceptable TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge score. The validity of scores is two years. The institution will not accept TOEFL or other English proficiency test results. The following are the minimum acceptable scores:

1. TOEFL iBT: 79
2. TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
3. Revised TOEFL Paper-Delivered Test: 60
4. IELTS: 6.5
5. Cambridge Assessment: 176

OR

• Written confirmation that English is the applicant’s first language.
• Applicants should also provide an academic transcript or diploma confirming one of the following:

1. A secondary diploma or a bachelor’s degree earned at an English-speaking university.
2. Between November 2021 and November 2023, one full semester of full-time study in the applicant’s field at an English-speaking university.

Note:

• A verified English translation is necessary for all components offered in a foreign language. Translations must include a certification mark or an official signature indicating that they are accurate and complete.
• All transcripts must include the applicant’s full name, the institution’s name, courses and grades, and any other information required in the application instructions.

Application Procedure for the AAUW International Fellowships

Qualified applicants can apply online by entering the link below:

 

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Please visit the American Association of University Women website to learn more about the AAUW International Fellowships, selection criteria, and regulations.

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