If you are a woman from outside the United States and planning to pursue a STEM master’s or doctoral degree, the AAUW International Fellowships 2027 could help you fund your next academic step. The fellowship supports international women who want to study in the U.S. and later use their education, skills, and leadership to benefit their communities or home countries. You can receive $20,000 for a master’s degree or $25,000 for a doctoral degree. The fellowship supports full-time graduate study in eligible STEM fields at an accredited U.S. institution. Applications open on August 17, 2026, and the deadline is September 17, 2026. If you meet the requirements, this is a funding opportunity worth preparing for early.

What This Opportunity Offers

The AAUW International Fellowships 2027 provide financial support for women pursuing advanced STEM education. If selected, you can receive $20,000 for a master’s degree or $25,000 for a doctoral degree. The fellowship payment is made directly to you in two equal installments, with one payment at the beginning and the other at the midpoint of the fellowship period. You can use the fellowship to pursue full-time graduate study at an accredited U.S. institution. The program also gives you an opportunity to strengthen your academic knowledge, professional skills, and leadership in your chosen field. Eligible study areas can include science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, provided your program meets the applicable STEM classification requirements. AAUW recommends checking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM Designated Degree Program List if your program is unclear.

Who Can Apply for AAUW International Fellowships 2027?

American Association of University Women International Fellowships 2027 is intended for women who are pursuing their first master’s or academic/professional doctoral degree in a STEM discipline. You must identify as a woman and hold at least one degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. You also need a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for your highest degree earned. You must be admitted to or enrolled in an eligible STEM program and begin your program by September 15, 2027, with completion on or after April 30, 2028. Your study must be full-time at an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. During the fellowship period, you must reside in the U.S. or your country of study. Applicants generally study in the United States, although limited circumstances may allow study elsewhere.

How to Apply for AAUW International Fellowships 2027?

You will need to prepare several documents before submitting your application. These include two letters of recommendation, copies of all degrees earned, official transcripts, a CGPA calculation on a 4.0 scale, proof of English proficiency, proof of admission or current enrollment, and proof of Graduate Women International membership. AAUW accepts several English-language tests, including TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 79, IELTS 6.5, Cambridge Assessment 176, and Duolingo English Test 120, along with other accepted tests. Applications open on August 17, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. ET on September 17, 2026. Preparing your academic records, recommendation letters, admission proof, and language test evidence early can make the application process much easier.

Key Details at a Glance

Program	Details
Fellowship	AAUW International Fellowships 2027
Host Country	United States
Degree Level	Master’s and Doctoral
Study Area	STEM
Master’s Award	$20,000
Doctoral Award	$25,000
Applications Open	August 17, 2026
Application Deadline	September 17, 2026
Award Notification	March 2027
Program Start	By September 15, 2027

If you are an international woman with ambitions in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine, don’t wait. The AAUW International Fellowships 2027 could help turn your academic plans into reality. With awards of up to $25,000, the fellowship provides meaningful financial support for advanced STEM study. Applications close at 5:00 p.m. ET on September 17, 2026, so begin preparing now. Visit the official AAUW page for complete eligibility and application information.

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