Everyone searching for Scholarship International, The American Association of University Women (AAUW) offers generous funding to support talented women from around the world who want to study full-time at accredited U.S. universities.
The AAUW International Fellowships program supports women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents and want to pursue:
- Master’s degrees
- Doctoral (PhD) degrees
- Postdoctoral research
at accredited institutions in the United States.
Fellowship Funding Amount
For the 2026–2027 academic cycle:
- $20,000 – Master’s degree
- $25,000 – Doctoral degree
- Postdoctoral awards vary
This funding helps cover tuition, living expenses, books, and research costs.
AAUW International Fellowships Requirements and Eligibility Criteria
- Must Identify as a Woman
Applicants must identify as women.
AAUW’s mission focuses on empowering women globally through education and leadership.
Non-U.S. Citizenship Requirement
You must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than the United States
- NOT hold U.S. permanent residency
- NOT have dual U.S. citizenship
Academic Qualification Requirement
You must have:
- A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. degree
- Minimum GPA: 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
If your country uses a different grading system (like Pakistan’s CGPA out of 4.0 or percentage system), you must convert it properly.
💡 From scholarship experience: A GPA slightly below 3.5 may reduce competitiveness significantly because this is a merit-based fellowship.
Admission to a U.S. Accredited Institution
You must provide proof of:
- Admission OR enrollment
- In a full-time program
- At an accredited U.S. university
- Program must start by September 1, 2026
- Must continue after April 30, 2027
English Language Proficiency
You must submit proof of English proficiency through tests like:
- TOEFL – Minimum iBT score: 79
- IELTS – Minimum band: 6.5
If you completed your previous degree in English, waiver policies may apply depending on AAUW rules for that cycle.
Required Documents
Typically required:
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Proof of admission
- English test score
- Recommendation letters
- Research proposal (for PhD/postdoc)
- Personal statement
Your personal statement should clearly explain:
- Why you chose your field
- How your education will benefit women in your country
- Your long-term leadership goals
Next Check: Aauw International Fellowships Deadline