Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans at Northwestern University funds graduate study for outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants in any academic or professional field.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: April 2027 (application opens, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $90,000 over two academic years for graduate tuition and living expenses; 30 fellows selected annually.
Summary: Fellowship supports graduate study for immigrants and children of immigrants ("new Americans") in the U.S.
Key Information: Nationally competitive, highly selective; open to all disciplines for graduate study.
Description
The fellowship honors and supports the graduate education of 30 new Americans each year by providing substantial financial assistance for tuition and living expenses over two academic years. Its mission is to recognize the achievements and potential of immigrants and children of immigrants, investing in their advanced study and professional development across a wide array of academic and professional fields. Fellows join a lifelong network of accomplished new Americans, with the program celebrating the positive impact of immigrants and their children on American society.
