Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Amount: $25,000/year + 50% tuition
Deadline: October 26
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports 30 New Americans each year who are pursuing graduate degrees. The program aims to honor the contributions of immigrants and their children to the United States.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Demographic: immigrant
  • Must be a New American (green card holder, naturalized citizen, or child of naturalized citizen) who is not yet 31 years old
  • Must be pursuing a full-time graduate degree in any field at an accredited US university

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Essays (several prompts)
  • Resume/CV
  • Official Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of New American status

Timeline

Applications open July. Deadline October 26. Finalists notified in March. Scholars announced in April.

Tips

Share your personal story as a New American and how your background has shaped your aspirations. Demonstrate academic excellence, creativity, and a commitment to contributing to American society.