SCHOLARSHIP: American Association of University Women, USA Masters and Doctorate Degree Scholarship 2025 |APPLY NOW|
American Association of University Women (AAUW) is offering International Fellowships for women pursuing full-time master’s or doctorate degrees in the U.S. The fellowship is open to women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s by the application deadline, plan to pursue full-time postgraduate study or research in the U.S., and are committed to returning to their home countries to apply their skills and advance opportunities for women and girls.
Scholarship Deadline:
3 November 2025
Scholarship Details:
- University Name: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Master’s and Doctorate degrees
- Award: $20,000 (Master’s), $25,000 (Doctorate)
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Varies (including up to 5 for GWI members)
- Nationality: International (non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents)
- The award can be taken in the USA (or abroad for GWI awards)
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Eligible Countries: All countries except the United States
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Be women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
• Hold an academic degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline
• Intend to pursue full-time graduate or postgraduate study in the U.S. during the fellowship year
• Commit to returning to their home country to apply their knowledge and contribute to the advancement of women and girls.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
Applicants must apply through the AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal by creating an account or logging in. Detailed, step-by-step guidance is available in the Application Instructions provided on the portal.
Scholarship Benefits
- $20,000 for a Master’s degree
- $25,000 for a Doctorate degree
- Stipends are disbursed in two equal installments (beginning and midpoint of fellowship term).
