The 2027–2028 competition is closed. Applications ended on 17 September 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Award notifications are scheduled for March 2027.
Current award and eligibility
The stipend is $20,000 for a master’s or $25,000 for a doctorate. The current International Fellowship does not list a $50,000 postdoctoral tier.
Applicants must identify as women, meet non-US citizenship and immigration requirements, and be admitted or enrolled in an eligible STEM first master’s or academic/professional doctorate. The highest earned degree needs a minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA. Study must begin by 15 September 2027 and continue through at least 30 April 2028.
Read the complete rules
Full-time study, residence, prior-award restrictions and documentation requirements apply. Limited study-outside-US exceptions have additional conditions. Check AAUW’s official eligibility and calendar before planning a future application.