AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2026: Apply Now

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Are you a woman looking to pursue a career in STEM or other underrepresented professional fields? The AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2026 is now accepting applications! This prestigious programme offers financial support to women pursuing their first full-time master’s or professional degree in specific fields of study.

About the AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2026

The AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2026 is designed to increase the representation of women in fields where they have been historically underrepresented, particularly in STEM. Funded by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the fellowship provides a substantial stipend to support graduate education for women committed to breaking barriers and making a difference.

Fellowship Benefits

Funding Amount: Successful applicants will receive a $20,000 stipend, paid in two instalments – one at the beginning of the fellowship year and the other at the midpoint.
Duration: The fellowship covers the 2026–2027 academic year.

Fields of Study

Applicants must be pursuing a degree in one of the following fields:

Architecture
Natural and Physical Sciences
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Medicine

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program 2026, applicants must:

Identify as a woman.
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Be enrolled in a full-time master’s or professional degree programme.
Be pursuing their first such degree (those who already hold one are ineligible).
Attend either:
- An accredited U.S. institution, or
- An international institution eligible for U.S. federal student aid.
Ensure that their programme begins on or before September 1, 2026, and ends on or after April 30, 2027.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be reviewed based on:

Academic excellence and achievements.
Clear career goals in STEM and evidence of commitment to the chosen field.
Community engagement and service, particularly efforts to support women and girls.
Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to create positive impact.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Have overcome economic or systemic challenges.
Are first-generation college graduates.
Come from single-parent households.

Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship Program is September 30, 2025.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via AAUW’s official application portal. Ensure you prepare all required documents in advance, as late submissions will not be considered.