AAUW International Fellowship Program 2016
December 1, 2016
About AAUW International Fellowship Program
- AAUW International Fellowship are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
- At the time of applying for the fellowship, female candidates must have applied to their proposed institutions of study.
- Up to five International Fellowships for master’s/first professional degrees will be renewable for a second year
- A limited number of awards are available to GWI members for study or research in any country other than their own.
- Applicants must be conducting a full year of study or research. International Fellowships do not provide funding for a partial year of study or research.
- Till date International Fellowships have been awarded to more than 3,300 women from more than 130 nations.
About the Fellowship
- 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.
- Doctoral fellowships are intended for doctorate degrees, such as Ph.D. or Ed.D.
- Term of the Fellowship: July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018
- Last Date to apply: December 1, 2016, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time
AAUW International Fellowship Program Eligibility Criteria
| Gender | Females Only |
| Region | Global |
| Class/ Age | Graduate |
| Details |
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AAUW International Fellowship Program Reward
International Fellowship funds are available for
- Educational expenses
- Living expenses
- Dependent child care
- Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars, as long as it does not exceed 10 percent of the fellowship
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Category |
Amount payable |
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Master’s/first professional degree |
$18,000 |
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Doctoral |
$20,000 |
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Postdoctoral |
$30,000 |
AAUW International Fellowship Program Application form and Process
Candidates have to apply Online at the official website. Candidates have to provide three recommenders who are professors or professional colleagues.
Click Here to Apply Online
Enclosures to be uploaded
- Transcripts: Candidates have to upload official transcripts from the college or university where the highest degree was obtained
- Proof of bachelor’s degree
- Proof of doctorate degree
- Official report of TOEFL test scores or waiver request
- Letter of admission
- C.V./Résumé
- Narratives
- Budget
AAUW International Fellowship Program Selection Process
- The International Fellowships Panel shortlists the candidates who becomes the beneficiaries of the Fellowship
- Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.
- The following criteria apply to the selection of International Fellowships:
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Acceptable TOEFL score |
yes/no |
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Residing in home country at time of application |
yes/no |
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Position on return to home country |
don’t know/planned/confirmed |
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Academic and/or professional qualifications |
20 points |
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Applicant’s commitment to the advancement of women and girls in her home country |
15 points |
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Proposed time schedule |
10 points |
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Quality and feasibility of proposed plan of study or research |
10 points |
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Demonstrated evidence of prior community and/or civic service in home country |
15 points |
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Applicant’s country’s need for the specialized knowledge or skill |
10 points |
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Financial need |
10 points |
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Motivation for graduate study or research |
10 points |
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TOTAL |
100 Points |
AAUW International Fellowship Program Address
1111 Sixteenth St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
202.785.7700 800.326.2289
AAUW International Fellowship Program Contact Details
Email: connect@aauw.org
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