Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants and children of immigrants with graduate study funding to help them make distinctive contributions to American society and their fields.
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Funder: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Due Dates: October 29, 2026, at 2 pm ET (2027 Fellowship application and recommendations)
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000 over two academic years: $50,000 in stipends and $40,000 in tuition support
Summary: Merit-based fellowships support immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing graduate or professional degrees in the United States.
Key Information: Applicants must be 30 or younger and must not have started the third year of the program seeking support.
Description
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans selects 30 Fellows annually across all fields of graduate and professional study. The program supports immigrants and children of immigrants whose work shows promise for distinctive contributions to American society, culture, or their fields. Tuition and stipend support help Fellows pursue educational opportunities, take risks in their training, and graduate with less debt.
Selection is merit-based and holistic, recognizing different immigrant experiences and educational backgrounds. Priorities include creativity, originality, initiative, sustained effort, and graduate training that advances long-term career goals. The program also emphasizes human rights, the rule of law, personal liberty, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Beyond funding, Fellows join a lifelong alumni community connected by the immigrant experience and a commitment to giving back.
