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AAUW International Fellowships for Women

American Association of University Women (AAUW) · United States

AAUW gives women who are not U.S. citizens USD 20,000 for a first master's or USD 25,000 for a first doctorate in a STEM field at a U.S. university. Pakistani women can apply once they are admitted or enrolled, and need a CGPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.

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Expected deadline

334 days

Friday, 17 September 2027

Expected; the 2027-28 round ran from 17 August to 17 September 2026 (5 pm US Eastern).

What it covers

USD 20,000 for a master's degree
USD 25,000 for a doctorate
Paid to the fellow in two equal instalments

Who can apply

Woman who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Admitted to or enrolled in a first master's or first doctorate in a STEM field, full time, at a U.S.-accredited institution
Degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's with a CGPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0
Proof of English proficiency
Previous AAUW fellows cannot apply again

Documents you need

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Online application with narrative
Two recommendation letters from professional email addresses
Degree certificate and official transcripts
CGPA calculation on a 4.0 scale
English test result
Proof of admission or enrolment at the U.S. university

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