DEADLINE: 15 NOVEMBER 2024
The American Association of University Women, officially founded in 1881, is a non-profit organisation that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW 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. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls.Â
Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, and the arts or scientific fields.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Educational expenses.
Living expenses. Dependent child care.Â
Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars that do not exceed 10% of the fellowship total.Â
ELIGIBILITY
Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline.Â
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.Â
Be proficient in EnglishÂ
Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by the AAUW application deadline, 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.Â
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 the application deadline; and indicate where they will conduct their research.Â
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants residing in their home country at the time of application, from developing/emerging countries, or from an underrepresented group in any region, will receive special consideration.
Position on return to home country.
Academic and/or professional qualifications.
Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of women and girls in home country.
Proposed time schedule.
Quality and feasibility of proposed plan of study or research.
Demonstrated evidence of prior community and/or civic service in home country.
Applicant’s country’s need for specialized knowledge or skill.
Financial need.
Motivation for graduate study or research.
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