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AAUW International Fellowships 2025

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Eligibility

Female Masters/Ph.D. students

Region

United States

Award

Award up to USD 25,000

Deadline

30-Sep-2025

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About The Program

The AAUW International Fellowships 2025 are offered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This prestigious fellowship supports women pursuing full-time graduate or postgraduate study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Selected students will receive the award up to USD 25,000 (Approx ₹21,86,625.90) depending on their course.

Source: aauw.org

EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be a woman who is not a citizen of the US
  • be enrolled in, or have secured admission to, their first master’s program or an academic/professional doctoral degree at the time of application
  • hold a U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.5 GPA, and may apply for only one specific Master’s or Doctoral field
  • commit to full-time study during the fellowship year in the US

Note:- Applicants must start their program by 1 September 2026 and finish on or after 30 April 2027.

Benefits

Selected students will receive a fellowship of:-

  • Master’s/1st Professional Degree: Up to USD 20,000 (Approx: INR 17,49,300.72).
  • Doctoral Degree: USD 25,000 (Approx: INR 21,86,625.90).
Documents
  • Valid passport
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal/Study plan
  • Letter of Recommendation
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'HOW TO APPLY' and click on it.
Step 4: Click on ‘AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal’.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Create Account’ button and fill in the required details.
Step 6: Click on the ‘Submit Request’ button.
Step 7: Log in with your credentials and proceed with your application.

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Important Dates

Application Start: 1 August 2025
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Selection Criteria

The selection of fellows will be made on a competitive basis. The International Fellowship Panel will make recommendations, which will be subject to final approval by the AAUW Board of Directors. The selection will be made based on the following criteria-

  • Academic and/or professional qualifications
  • Applicant’s commitment to the advancement of women and girls in her home country
  • Proposed schedule
  • Quality and feasibility of the proposed plan of study or research
  • Demonstrated evidence of prior community and/or civic service in the home country
  • Applicant’s country’s need for specialised knowledge or skill
  • Financial need
  • Motivation for graduate study or research

Note: Applicants residing in the home country at the time of application will receive special consideration.

Terms and Conditions
  • Previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant are not eligible.
  • The members and officers of the AAUW Board of Directors are also not eligible.
  • The fellowship funds are eligible for educational expenses, living expenses, dependent child care, travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars, as long as it does not exceed 10% of the fellowship.
  • The fellowship stipend is subject to a 14% tax.
  • The stipend checks are made payable to fellows only, not to institutions.
  • The fellows may work up to 15 hours a week or teach one section of one course, with the prior written approval of AAUW.
  • Fellowship recipients must be non-U.S. citizens who do not hold and are not applying for U.S. permanent residency (green card).
  • Applicants must undertake full-time study in the U.S. at an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • The following individuals are not eligible for consideration:
    • Members of the AAUW Board of Directors.
    • Employees of AAUW, including both paid and unpaid positions, as well as part-time or temporary employees, consultants, interns, and contract workers.
    • Review Panellists.
    • Immediate family members (i.e., spouses and dependent children) of the individuals mentioned above.
    • Previous recipients of AAUW fellowships or grants (excluding Community Action Grants or awards given by local AAUW branches).
Contact Details

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
1310 L St. NW, Suite 1000, 
Washington, DC 20005, USA
Email ID: fellowships@aauw.org | Phone Number: 202.785.7700

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FAQ's

Question: Who is offering the AAUW International Fellowships 2025 opportunity?
Answer: This scholarship is being offered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which is a non-profit organisation working for women's empowerment through advocacy, education and research.

Question: How much is the AAUW International Fellowships 2025 worth?
Answer: The fellowship ranges from USD 20,000 to USD 50,000 depending on study level.

Question: Who is eligible for the AAUW International Fellowship 2025?
Answer: Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the U.S.

Question: What is the last date to apply?
Answer: Last day to apply for the fellowship is 30 September 2025.

Question: Am I eligible for the International Fellowship without an admission offer?
Answer: No, you must be admitted to or enrolled in at least one academic program when applying.

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