USA
AAUW International Fellowship (women in STEM)
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Fellowships for women from outside the US studying a STEM Master's or doctorate in the United States.
- Funding
- Stipend only
- When
- Deadline: 17 September 2026Status: Closed
- For
- Master's, PhD
- Other scholarships
- Can be combined
Last verified 25 September 2026
What's missing?
What it covers
- Stipend
USD 20,000 for a Master's or USD 25,000 for a doctorate, paid in two instalments. It helps with costs but is not a full scholarship.
Who it's for
Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents, admitted to or enrolled in their first Master's or doctorate in a STEM field at a US-accredited institution, with a bachelor's-equivalent degree and GPA of at least 3.5. English: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, or an English-medium degree.
Required documents
- Passport
- Recommendation letters
- HEC-attested degree
How to apply
- 1
Get admission to a STEM Master's or doctoral programme in the US.
- 2
Apply online on the AAUW website when applications open in August.
- 3
Submit transcripts, proof of English, essays and recommendations before the September deadline.
- 4
Results are announced the following March.