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Selected Professions Fellowship Program
Funding for women in selected graduate STEM fields
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides a $20,000 fellowship for women pursuing a first full-time master’s or professional degree in selected STEM, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine fields. It supports tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses for eligible study programs at accredited institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time master’s degree study in approved STEM fields
- Full-time professional degree study in approved medicine fields
Documents Needed
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of degree earned to date
- Official transcripts for all degrees received
- Proof of admission or current enrollment, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women
- Students pursuing selected STEM master’s programs
- Students pursuing selected engineering master’s or M.Eng. programs
- Students pursuing selected medicine professional degrees
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who already hold a master’s or professional degree
- Applicants who are not studying full time
- AAUW Board members, employees, and review panelists
- Immediate family members of AAUW Board members, employees, or review panelists
- Previous national AAUW fellowship or grant recipients
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and fees
- Books and supplies required for courses
- Housing, food, and other living expenses
- Childcare
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research assistant costs
- Previous expenditures, deficits, or personal loan repayment
- Publication costs
- Institutional overhead costs
- Dependents’ tuition
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed for completeness and eligibility
- Eligible applications are evaluated by STEM review panels
- Funding recommendations require final AAUW approval
- Selected applicants must complete the award acceptance process before final status
Additional information
- Applications open in August 2026.
- Applicants may list up to five programs and institutions.
- Award status is not final until all acceptance materials are received and approved.
- The fellowship is intended for a first master’s or professional degree.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Selected Professions Fellowship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Selected Professions Fellowship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Selected Professions Fellowship Program?
This program provides a $20,000 fellowship for women pursuing a first full-time master’s or professional degree in selected STEM, technology, engineering, mathematics, or medicine fields. It supports tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses for eligible study programs at accredited institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Selected Professions Fellowship Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Selected Professions Fellowship Program program?
To be eligible for the Selected Professions Fellowship Program program, you must:
Women pursuing a first graduate degree
Full-time study at an accredited institution
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
What expenses are eligible under Selected Professions Fellowship Program?
Full-time master’s degree study in approved STEM fields
Full-time professional degree study in approved medicine fields
Who can I contact for more information about the Selected Professions Fellowship Program?
You can contact American Association of University Women (AAUW) by email at awards@aauw.org.
Where is the Selected Professions Fellowship Program available?
The Selected Professions Fellowship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Selected Professions Fellowship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Selected Professions Fellowship Program is a Grant and Funding