Am I eligible for the AAUW International Fellowship for doctoral study in the USA, and how much is it?
The AAUW International Fellowship is for women who are not US citizens or permanent residents and are pursuing full-time graduate study in the USA. Doctoral eligibility includes STEM fields and a minimum 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA, for a first doctorate (admitted or enrolled), and the award is USD 25,000.
The AAUW International Fellowship is for women who are not US citizens or permanent residents and study full-time at graduate level in the USA. For doctoral study it provides USD 25,000 (approx INR 24.02 L).
Eligibility and award for doctoral study
| Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women who are not US citizens or permanent residents |
| Study level | Full-time graduate study in the USA; for doctoral study it is for a first doctoral degree, and you must already be admitted or enrolled |
| Doctoral field | STEM fields currently included |
| GPA | Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0 for the highest degree |
| Award | 25,000 (approx INR 24.02 L) for doctoral-level fellowships |
What this means for you
- The fellowship is limited to eligible women, so it will not apply to every applicant
- Check that your field falls under the doctoral STEM criteria
- Confirm your GPA against the 3.5 out of 4.0 requirement using your degree's grading scale
My Advice
Match yourself against every criterion before you spend time on an application. If you qualify, pair this fellowship with university funding options, and check the current terms on the official fellowship page.
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