Paul & Daisy SorosFellowships for New Americans 2027
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The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports 30 exceptional immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing full-time graduate or professional degrees in the United States. Fellows receive up to $90,000 over two years, along with access to a national alumni network and professional development opportunities. The fellowship is merit-based and open to applicants across all fields of study
Requirements checklist
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Be 30 years old or younger as of 29 October 2026.
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Be a New American: an immigrant or child of immigrants.
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If an immigrant, qualify through one of the programme's recognised New American statuses, including naturalised U.S. citizen, green-card holder, asylee or refugee, or certain individuals who completed both high school and college in the United States.
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Have a bachelor's degree by fall 2027.
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Plan to enrol in or continue a full-time, degree-granting graduate or professional programme in the United States during the 2027–2028 academic year.
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The programme must be fully accredited.
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Applicants may apply while applying to graduate school; admission does not need to have been secured at the time of application.
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Applicants already in graduate school must not have started the third year of the programme they seek funding for by the deadline.
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Online graduate programmes are eligible.
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Submit:
• Resume/CV • Two essays • College/graduate transcripts
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Required test scores where applicable
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3 recommendations minimum; up to 5 may be submitted.
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Demonstrate creativity, originality, initiative, sustained accomplishment and potential for significant future contributions