The following information for the academic year 2002-2003 gives an idea of the scope of this scheme:

International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.* Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by Dec. 31, 2001, and must have applied to their proposed institution of study by the time of application (no later than Dec. 15, 2001). Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve lives of women and girls in the country of origin. Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.

Master's/First Professional Fellowship: $18,000
Doctorate Fellowship: $20,000
Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000
Applications available: Aug. 1, 2001-Nov. 15, 2001
Application POSTMARK deadline: Dec. 15, 2001
Fellowship year: July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003

Six of the 58 awards are available to members of International Federation of University Women affiliate organizations. Recipients of these awards may study in any country other than their own.

The Foundation also awards several annual Home Country Project Grants ($5,000-$7,000 each). These grants support community-based projects designed to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellows’ home country. Eligible Foundation International Fellowship recipients will receive further information on the program.

* For support at the undergraduate level, visit www.isep.org.

To receive a hard copy of the application, please contact:
    AAUW Educational Foundation
    c/o Customer Service Center
    2201 Dodge Street
    Iowa City, Iowa 52243-4030
    Tel: 319/337-1716