To create lasting support around the globe, AAUW awards grants to International Fellowship alumnae who have returned home after successfully completing the course of study for which they received funding. These grants allow alumnae to build on their academic work and implement community-based projects that will improve the lives of women and girls./p>
Grant Details
- Awarded to alumnae of AAUW International Fellowships
- Funds support community-based projects that directly impact women and girls in the alumnae’s home country
- Projects address critical equity issues and empower vulnerable populations
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have successfully completed an AAUW International Fellowship and all associated reporting requirements
- Must hold citizenship in a country other than the United States
- Must implement the project in the alumna’s home country
- Must serve as the primary project director, overseeing all programmatic, administrative, fiscal, and editorial decisions
Application Process
- Ensure eligibility as an International Fellowship alumna
- Develop a project plan that addresses critical needs for women and girls in your home country
- Prepare documentation to demonstrate completion of the fellowship and academic program
- Submit a detailed grant application outlining the project’s goals, impact, and implementation strategy
Alumnae of our International Fellowships and International Project Grants have tackled women’s equity issues head-on. From securing property rights for widows to building safe hearths for cassava production, these women are helping the most vulnerable — and the most resilient — members of their communities.