# Women Refugees
The Women's Refugee Commission's scholarship exists and qualifies women refugees pursuing healthcare careers in the USA with up to $2,000 in emergency funding.
The scholarship aims to support women refugees who are facing financial difficulties in pursuing their education and careers in the healthcare sector.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be women refugees who are currently residing in the USA and are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
Who Qualifies
This scholarship is open to women refugees who are currently residing in the USA and hold a valid visa, including but not limited to, asylum status, refugee status, or special immigrant visa categories such as SIV, SQ, or SI.
Applicants must also be enrolled in a healthcare-related program at an accredited institution in the USA, such as fully funded scholarships for PhD scholarships or scholarships for refugees.
Available Scholarships
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Emergency Funding
The AAUW provides emergency funding to women who are pursuing a degree in the USA and are facing financial difficulties.
The funding amount is up to $5,000.
Eligibility includes women who are pursuing a degree in the USA and are facing financial difficulties.
The deadline is ongoing.
For more information, visit www.aauw.org.
The National Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth (NANAY) Scholarship
The NANAY scholarship provides funding to women who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The funding amount is up to $1,000.
Eligibility includes women who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The deadline is June 30, 2026.
For more information, visit www.nanay.org.
The Women's Refugee Commission Scholarship
The Women's Refugee Commission scholarship provides funding to women refugees who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The funding amount is up to $2,000.
Eligibility includes women refugees who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The deadline is December 31, 2026.
For more information, visit www.womensrefugeecommission.org.
The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP) Scholarship
The ASAP scholarship provides funding to asylum seekers who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The funding amount is up to $1,500.
Eligibility includes asylum seekers who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The deadline is September 30, 2026.
For more information, visit www.asylumadvocacy.org.
The Society of Refugee Healthcare Providers (SRHP) Scholarship
The SRHP scholarship provides funding to refugees who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The funding amount is up to $2,500.
Eligibility includes refugees who are pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
The deadline is March 31, 2026.
For more information, visit www.srhp.org.
Application Steps
- Research the available scholarships and their eligibility criteria.
- Review the application requirements and deadlines.
- Prepare the necessary documents, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
- Submit the application online or by mail, depending on the scholarship requirements.
- Follow up with the scholarship provider to confirm receipt of the application.
- Wait for the review process to be completed and a decision to be made.
- If selected, review and accept the scholarship award.
- Use the funding to support education and career goals, and consider Canada scholarships or DAAD scholarships for further opportunities.
Documents Checklist
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Proof of refugee or asylum seeker status
- Proof of enrollment in a healthcare-related program
- Proof of financial need
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the eligibility criteria for the Women's Refugee Commission scholarship?
- How much funding is available through the AAUW emergency funding?
- What is the deadline for the NANAY scholarship?
- Can I apply for multiple scholarships at the same time?
- How do I submit my application for the Women's Refugee Commission scholarship?
- What is the review process for the ASAP scholarship?
- Can I use the funding from the SRHP scholarship to support my education and career goals?
- How do I stay up-to-date with the latest scholarship deadlines?
External Authority Links
For more information on scholarships for women refugees, visit www.unhcr.org or www.uscis.gov.
Related Guides
For more information on scholarships and funding opportunities, visit Refugee Education, Healthcare Scholarships, Women's Empowerment, or Migrant Integration and check out our blog at https://migrantscholar.vercel.app/blog