AAUW's International Fellowships promotes education and equity for women by investing in international applicants who will be pursuing postgraduate studies or research in the U.S., with the intention of applying their expertise, professional skills, and leadership in the context of their home countries. In addition, up to 5 awards are available to Graduate Women International members for study in any country other than their own. International Fellowships are specifically designed for non-US citizens or permanent residents, with a track record of academic excellence and empowering other women and girls. International Fellowships carry a stipend of $20,000 for a master's degree and $25,000 for a doctorate degree. Applicants must be admitted or enrolled in their first master's or an academic or professional doctorate degree at the time of application. Applicants must begin their program on or before September 1, 2026, and complete it on or after April 30, 2027. Applicants must possess at least one academic degree (earned in the US or abroad) that is equivalent to a US bachelor's degree. Applicants may apply for only one degree type and in a single specific field. In the case of applicants pursuing a dual degree, they must select one of the fields. Applicants must reside in the US or country of their research for the duration of the fellowship period. Applicants intending to study in another country other than their own or the US must be members of Graduate Women International and pursue study at an international institution recognized as eligible to participate in US federal student aid programs, as listed on the Federal Student Aid Participating Schools list. The award may only be renewed for students pursuing a Master's degree. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from advisors, professors, colleagues, or others who are academically or professionally familiar with the applicant, their work, professional qualifications, and academic background. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the American Association of University Women for more information.