Introduction
AAUW International Fellowship 2025 to Study in the USA – The AAUW International Fellowship is a scholarship program sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This fellowship is designed for women who are not U.S. citizens, enabling them to pursue full-time graduate or postdoctoral studies at accredited institutions in the United States. The fellowship is open to women from all countries, with a limited number of awards available for members of Graduate Women International (GWI) to pursue degree programs outside the U.S. The philosophy behind the fellowship is simple: “Educate women, and you educate a nation.” More details are provided below.
Details About AAUW International Fellowship 2025:
- Host Country: USA
- Sponsor: American Association of University Women
- Degree Levels: Master’s/First Professional Degree, Doctoral, Postdoctoral
- Application Deadline: 15th November 2024
Types of Fellowships Offered by AAUW:
The AAUW International Fellowship provides financial support to women who may not otherwise afford to study in the U.S. Applicants should have applied to their proposed institutions by the fellowship deadline, but an acceptance letter is not required. Fellowship recipients are expected to return to their home countries to become leaders in fields such as business, government, academia, community activism, the arts, or sciences.
Study Levels and Eligible Fields:
- Master’s: Focused on degrees like J.D., M.F.A., L.L.M., M.Arch., or medical degrees such as M.D., D.D.S., etc. (Certificates, associate degrees, and undergraduate degrees are ineligible).
- Doctoral Fellowships: For research degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D.
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: Applicants must hold a doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., D.M.) or an M.F.A. by the application deadline and specify where they will conduct their research.
AAUW Fellowship Award Amounts:
- Master’s/First Professional Degree: $20,000
- Doctoral: $25,000
- Postdoctoral: $50,000
These funds can be used for:
- Educational expenses
- Living expenses
- Dependent child care
- Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars (up to 10% of the fellowship amount)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree by the application deadline.
- Previous AAUW fellowship recipients are not eligible to apply.
- Unsuccessful applicants from previous years may reapply.
- U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those with dual citizenship with the U.S. are not eligible.
- Recipients must return to their home country to pursue a professional career upon completing their studies.
- Applicants must submit English proficiency scores such as IELTS or TOEFL.
- The fellowship is open to women, including individuals who identify as women, in all fields of study at accredited institutions of higher education. AAUW will determine the eligibility of the institutions.
For more detailed eligibility requirements, visit the official website linked below.
Fellowship Period:
- Duration: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Application Process:
To apply for the AAUW International Fellowship, create an account and complete the application online. Visit the official website to start your application:
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