Soros Fellowships

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (Soros Fellowships) provide merit-based funding for New Americans, immigrants and children of immigrants, who intend to make significant contributions to the US and their communities.

Fellows receive $90,000 in financial support over two years. All fellows are also welcomed into a lifelong community of New American Fellows who strive to make a difference in the world.

To apply for a Soros Fellowship, you must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree by the beginning of the fellowship
• Be 30 years old or younger
• Be an immigrant or child of immigrants
• Be planning to enroll full-time in a degree-granting graduate/professional program within the United States

To read more about the eligibility requirements, head to the Soros Fellowship "eligibility requirements" page.

The Soros Fellowship application is completed through their online form. Applicants will be required to submit the below:

• Resume
• Essays (2)
• Transcript(s)
• Standardized test scores (if applicable)
• Optional exhibits
• Recommendations (3 to 5)

A detailed description of the application process can be found on the "application process" page on their website.