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AAUW International Fellowships — closed 2027–28 STEM cycle

A competitive award for international women in STEM master’s or doctoral study. The reviewed 2027–28 application closed on September 17, 2026; a later cycle is not confirmed.

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At a glance

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What it covers
For the reviewed 2027–28 cycle, AAUW states a $20,000 master’s stipend or $25,000 doctoral stipend, paid to the fellow in two installments. This is a closed competitive award, not currently available tuition funding or an all-expenses guarantee.
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Income / financial rules
Selection considers a realistic financial plan covering expenses, confirmed/pending support and the remaining gap. This guide does not model a fixed household-income cutoff or infer a personal award.
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Who to check first
Applicants must identify as women and meet AAUW’s non-U.S.-citizenship rule. U.S. permanent residents and applicants for permanent residency are excluded.
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Application timing
The 2027–28 cycle closed September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AAUW states applications have closed; March-2027 notification is not a new filing deadline.
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2027–28 international STEM fellowship — closed

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Programme application

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Final filing
Applications opened August 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. Eastern and closed September 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern for the 2027–28 academic year. The source explicitly says the cycle is closed.
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Reviewed programme benefitFor the reviewed 2027–28 cycle, AAUW states a $20,000 master’s stipend or $25,000 doctoral stipend, paid to the fellow in two installments. This is a closed competitive award, not currently available tuition funding or an all-expenses guarantee.
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Use the eligibility checklist and confirm the terms for this cycle. Published amounts do not establish your award.

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Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.

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How to apply

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    Do not start a purchase or assume a new award is available: the reviewed 2027–28 cycle is closed. Check the official page for a future announcement before preparing an application.
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    For a confirmed future cycle, re-read its eligibility and use the AAUW Fellowships & Grants Application Portal. Prior-cycle admission, dates and amounts do not establish the next cycle’s rules.
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    The reviewed application requires a narrative, two recommendation letters, degree/GPA documentation, English-proficiency evidence and proof of programme admission or enrollment. Follow document/translation instructions and ensure recommendations arrive before the applicable deadline.
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What to watch for

Older general-AAUW descriptions can omit the reviewed STEM restriction, admission/enrollment condition or immigration exclusions. Use this cycle’s actual rules, not an old all-fields scholarship list.
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Prior AAUW fellowship/grant recipients and specified AAUW-connected people are excluded, with listed exceptions for some local/community awards. Read the complete disqualifying list.
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Common questions

What is the main benefit?

For the reviewed 2027–28 cycle, AAUW states a $20,000 master’s stipend or $25,000 doctoral stipend, paid to the fellow in two installments. This is a closed competitive award, not currently available tuition funding or an all-expenses guarantee.

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Is there an income limit?

Selection considers a realistic financial plan covering expenses, confirmed/pending support and the remaining gap. This guide does not model a fixed household-income cutoff or infer a personal award.

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When should I apply?

The 2027–28 cycle closed September 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AAUW states applications have closed; March-2027 notification is not a new filing deadline.

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