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WHO: women artists.

WHAT: international Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. AAUW breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
AAUW is one of the nation's largest sources of private funding exclusively for educational programs that directly benefit women and girls. Every year AAUW awards fellowships and grants to more than 200 women. In principle and practice, AAUW values and seeks diversity. There shall be no barriers to full participation in this organization on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or class.

WHEN: the program provides support for one year of graduate or postgraduate study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (Women holding dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country are not eligible.) Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree by September 30, 2011, and preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work. Fellowships are available for study in the United States.

PAYMENTS: three award levels are available based upon the applicant's degree program.
Master's/Professional Degree fellowships carry a stipend of $18,000 for the fellowship year.
Doctoral fellowships carry a stipend of $20,000 for the fellowship year.
Postdoctoral fellowships carry a stipend of $30,000 for the fellowship year.

www.act.org/aauw/internat/index.html

Deadline: ongoing ** Deadline expired**

Organiser/employer: AAUW Educational Foundation International Fellowships

[ Added on 6 November 2011 ]