American Association of Universities Women (AAUW) calls for applications for AAUW International Fellowships in the year 2021. International Fellowships have been in existence since 1917. The 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.

A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International (see the list of GWI affiliates). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Award Amount

• Master’s/first professional degree: $18,000
• Doctoral: $20,000
• Postdoctoral: $30,000

Funds

AAUW International Fellowships are available for:

• Educational expenses.
• Living expenses.
• Dependent child care.
• Travel to professional meetings, conferences or seminars that do not exceed 10% of the fellowship total.

Eligibilities

To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria

• Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.
• Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by November 15, 2021.
• Intend to devote themself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
  Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career and upon completion of their studies.
• Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components (see below), which include certain English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a written statement verifying English is the applicant’s native language.
• Applicants planning to take one of the accepted English proficiency exams should plan for and take the test as early as possible. Please direct questions about the tests to the test provider.

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