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organizations in the 2011-12 academic year. Due to the longstanding, generous contributions of<br />

AAUW members, a broader community of women continues to gain access to educational and<br />

economic opportunities — breaking through barriers so that all women have a fair chance.<br />

Fellowship and grant recipients perform research in a wide range of disciplines and work to<br />

improve their schools and communities. Their intellect, dedication, imagination, and effort<br />

promise to forge new paths in scholarship, improve the quality of life for all, and tackle the<br />

educational and social barriers facing women in the United States and around the globe.<br />

Deadline: Various<br />

Website: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellows_directory/index.cfm<br />

American Association of University Women - International Fellowships<br />

Description: International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women<br />

who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Fellowships support graduate or postgraduate<br />

studies at accredited institutions. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and<br />

demonstrated commitment to women and girls. The overwhelming majority return to their home<br />

countries to become leaders in government, academia, community activism, the arts, and science.<br />

Deadline: December 1<br />

Website: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellows_directory/international.cfm<br />

Armenian International Women's Association <strong>Scholarship</strong>s<br />

Description: The scholarships are awarded to full-time female students of Armenian descent<br />

attending accredited colleges or universities. Students entering their junior or senior year in<br />

college, as well as graduate students, are eligible to apply for the awards. Awards are based on<br />

financial need and merit. Due to the large number of applications, the scholarships have<br />

sometimes been divided among multiple recipients.<br />

Deadline: April<br />

Website: http://aiwainternational.org/initiatives/scholarships<br />

The World Bank - The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund<br />

Description: For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United<br />

States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximately $12,000 each; grants are not<br />

renewable. The MMMF also typically invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a<br />

three day Awards Program organized in their honor.<br />

Deadline: December 31<br />

Website: http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-us.html<br />

Pi Gamma Mu <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />

Description: Pi Gamma Mu's scholarships are intended for first or second year of graduate work<br />

in the areas of sociology, anthropology, political science, history, economics, international<br />

relations, public administration, criminal justice, law, social work, psychology, and

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