The American Association of University Women International Fellowships promote education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will be pursuing graduate studies in the U.S. in STEM disciplines, with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills, and leadership in service of their home countries and/or the communities in which they reside. In addition, a limited number of awards are available for study in any country other than their own. International Fellowships are specifically designed for women who are non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls. Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in their first master's or an academic or professional doctorate degree at the time of application, and the degree must be in one of the STEM disciplines. Applicants must begin their program on or before September 15, 2027, and complete it on or after April 30, 2028. Applicants must possess at least one academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. While applicants may hold multiple degrees, they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for the highest degree earned. Applicants may apply for only one degree type (either a Master's or Doctoral program) and in a single specific field. In the case of applicants pursuing a dual degree, they must select one of the fields in their application. Applicants must pursue their study in the U.S. at an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must reside in the U.S. or country of their study for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants intending to study in a country other than their country of citizenship or the U.S. may be considered under required circumstances. Fellowship recipients must be non-U.S. citizens and must not hold U.S. permanent resident status, nor be applicants for U.S. permanent residency (green card). Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from advisors, professors, colleagues, or others who are academically or professionally familiar with the applicant and can speak to their work, professional qualifications, and academic background. Recommenders are encouraged to evaluate the applicant in relation to the fellowship selection criteria and support this assessment with specific examples. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the American Association of University Women for more information.