Introduction:

Seize the opportunity to empower your future with the AAUW International Fellowship 2024. This prestigious fellowship is designed for women pursuing post-graduate, master’s, or post-doctoral studies. If you’re not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and plan to return to your home country to pursue a professional career, this fellowship could be your stepping stone to success.

About AAUW International Fellowship:

The AAUW International Fellowship has a legacy dating back to 1917. It offers support to women who are committed to full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States. These fellowships are granted to non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents who aim to make a significant impact in their home countries’ professional landscape.

Award Amount:

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

These funds can be utilized for educational expenses, living expenses, dependent child care, and travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars (up to 10% of the fellowship total).

Timeline:

  • August 1, 2023: Application opens.
  • November 15, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time: Deadline for online submission of application, recommendations, and supporting documents.
  • April 15, 2024: Notification of decisions emailed to all applicants.
  • July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025: Fellowship year

Eligibility:

To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S.
  • Hold an academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline.
  • 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 upon completion of their studies.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Doctoral 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 the application deadline.

Application Process:

  • Applications must be completed by 11:59 PM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) on the last day of the application period.
  • Required documents include Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of Interest, and Proof of Enrollment in a graduate degree.

Selection Criteria:

  • Applicants from developing/emerging countries or underrepresented groups in any region will receive special consideration.
  • Selection criteria include academic qualifications, commitment to advancing women and girls, proposed plan of study or research, community service, financial need, motivation for graduate study, and more.

How to Apply?

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