AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2022/2023 : Women who are neither citizens nor lawful permanent residents of the United States are eligible to apply for international fellowships from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to pursue full-time study or research in the country. At approved institutions, graduate and postgraduate studies are supported.
About American Association of University Women
International Fellowships have been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International (see the list of GWI affiliates). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):Â American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Scholarship Worth:  $20,000–$50,000
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate
Nationality: International Students
Deadline :Â15th November 2022
Eligibility
The following requirements must be met by applicants in order to be eligible for the AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2022/2023
- Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.
- Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by November 15, 2022.
- Intend to devote themselves full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
- Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career and upon completion of their studies.
- Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components (see below), which include certain English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a written statement verifying English is the applicant’s native language. Applicants planning to take one of the accepted English proficiency exams should plan for and take the test as early as possible. Please direct questions about the tests to the test provider.
- Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by November 15, 2022, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. While acceptance is not required at the time of application, fellows must provide official confirmation from the institution with their award acceptance materials.
- Master’s/first professional degree fellowships are intended for master’s or professional degree-level programs such as 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 are intended for doctorate degrees classified as research degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D.
- Postdoctoral applicants must provide proof of their doctorate degree; hold a doctorate classified as a research degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., D.M.) or an M.F.A. by November 15, 2022; and indicate where they will conduct their research.
- Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited institution located in the U.S. during the fellowship year.
Scholarship Benefits
Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000
Doctoral: $25,000
Postdoctoral: $50,000
How to Apply
Interested Applicant should kindly apply through the online Application portal for the AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2022/2023
Document required for the AAUW International Fellowships for Women 2022/2023
- Proposal
- Recommendation letter
- Academic Transcript
- Proof of current enrollment
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose
- Written statement verifying the applicant’s native language is English