December 1, 2022, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Deadline for online submission of application and supporting documents.
INTRODUCTION
Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world. Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low. Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded for the following master’s programs:
- Architecture.
- Computer/information sciences.
- Engineering.
- Mathematics/statistics.
Fellowships in the following degree programs are restricted to women of color, who have been underrepresented in these fields:
- Masters in business administration.
- Law.
- Doctorate in medicine.
ELIGIBILITY
AAUW awards Selected Professions Fellowships to women, including people who identify as women,
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States who achieved high standards of academic excellence
Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. institution during the fellowship year
Must pursue a course of study in the United States over the full academic year.
Priority is given to women who do not already hold a master’s or first professional degree.
AAUW encourages applicants interested in funding for bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, certification programs, technical school, and other master’s degrees to consider eligibility guidelines for Career Development Grants. Applicants can only apply for one AAUW award per year.
Science and Technology Group Fellowships
The following disciplines and master’s level degrees are eligible for fellowship funding:
- Architecture (M.Arch.).
- Computer/information science (MS).
- Engineering (ME, MS).
- Mathematics/statistics (MS).
HOW TO APPLY