Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
LOCATION: USA
AAUW’s International Project Grants foster lasting impact by supporting International Fellowship alumnae who return to their home countries to lead community-based initiatives. These grants empower alumnae to apply their academic expertise and leadership skills to projects that advance gender equity and improve the lives of women and girls.
ELIGIBILITY:
Citizenship & Immigration Status: Grant recipients must be non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
International Project Grants are awarded exclusively to individuals who:
Identify as a woman
Are an AAUW International Fellowship alumna who has successfully completed the academic program for which they received a fellowship and all related reporting requirements by June 30th of the application year
Applicants are expected to reside in and implement their project within their home country for the duration of the grant period.
Exception for Displacement: Applicants who are residing outside their home country due to conflict, political instability, or humanitarian circumstances may be permitted to implement their project in their current country of residence. In such cases, applicants must demonstrate a meaningful connection to the host community and clearly articulate how the project addresses local needs.
Are the primary project director, with control over all programmatic, budgetary, administrative, and editorial decisions.
Are leading a project that has a direct positive impact for women and girls in their community.
BENEFIT:
Award Ceiling: $15,000
