International STEM programs are open to women worldwide, regardless of citizenship or country of study. These include global fellowships from UNESCO, L'Oréal, TWAS, and major tech companies, as well as programs that fund study or research in multiple countries.
Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) / FS-ISAC
Computer Science
A scholarship of up to $10,000 for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in cybersecurity or information secu…
View details →AnitaB.org
Computer Science
$15,000 award presented on the mainstage at Grace Hopper Celebration for student women in technology who demonstrate exc…
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A paid internship and mentorship program for undergraduate women and gender-minority students passionate about aerospace…
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A $10,000 annual scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate computer science degrees at accredited US or C…
View details →Carnegie Mellon University
Engineering
A 12-week summer research program at Carnegie Mellon's Robotics Institute for outstanding undergraduate students from ar…
View details →Intel
Engineering
A scholarship of €3,000 for women enrolled in undergraduate engineering or computer science programs at Irish universiti…
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A €7,000 scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate computer science degrees at accredited universities in…
View details →Palantir
Computer Science
A $7,000 scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in computer science or a related technical fie…
View details →International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Physics
An IAEA fellowship providing up to €40,000 in total support for women pursuing a master's degree in nuclear science, eng…
View details →Major international programs include the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Fellowships, TWAS (The World Academy of Sciences) fellowships, UNESCO's MAB Young Scientists Award, and fellowships from Google, Microsoft, and other tech companies that are open globally.
Yes — programs listed as "International" accept applications from women in most countries. Some have specific regional priorities (e.g., programs focused on developing nations). Always check the eligibility section on the official program page for citizenship or residency requirements.
Many are — L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships provide €15,000–20,000 for postdoctoral research. TWAS fellowships cover full research costs at host institutions. Tech company programs (Google PhD Fellowships, Microsoft Research) cover tuition and living stipends. Funding amounts vary by program and region.
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