✨ Should I Apply for The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans?
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Approximately 1.3%
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
$90,000 over two years
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Deadline
October 31, 2024
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Fields
All fields of study (including Medicine, Law, Arts, Sciences, Engineering, etc.)
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
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Acceptance
Approximately 1.2% to 1.5%
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a premier graduate school program for immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Founded by Hungarian immigrants Paul and Daisy Soros, the program funds students in any field and at any accredited US university, focusing on those who will make significant contributions to American society and culture.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing full-time graduate study in the US and demonstrate significant potential for contribution to US society or their field.
🏛️ Host University
Any accredited graduate institution in the United States
🔬 Fields of Study
All fields of study (including Medicine, Law, Arts, Sciences, Engineering, etc.)
✨ Key Benefits
Fellows receive up to $25,000 in stipend support and up to $20,000 in tuition support annually for two years, totaling up to $90,000. They also join a lifelong network of distinguished New Americans.
🎯 Target Students
Immigrants, refugees, DACA recipients, and first-generation children of immigrants.
🏷 Tags
Immigrants
Graduate Students
DACA
New Americans
Masters
PhD
MD
JD
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
50% of tuition and fees up to $20,000 per year
Living Stipend
$25,000 per year
Total Award
$90,000 over two years
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No (expected to be covered by the living stipend)
💊 Health Insurance: No (expected to be covered by the living stipend or university)
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0
🎓 Tuition Coverage
50% of tuition and fees up to $20,000 per year
🏠 Living Stipend
$25,000 per year
🏡 Accommodation
No (expected to be covered by the living stipend)
💊 Health Insurance
No (expected to be covered by the living stipend or university)
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to a prestigious community of over 700 current and past Fellows, annual fall conferences, and lifetime networking opportunities.
📋 Renewal Conditions
The fellowship is fixed for a two-year duration and is not renewable beyond that period.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a New American (naturalized citizen, green card holder, DACA recipient, or child of two immigrant parents). Must be 30 or younger by the application deadline.
🎓 Academic Level
Graduate (Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degrees)
📊 Minimum GPA
Check official website (No minimum stated, but academic excellence is expected)
🗣️ English Requirement
High proficiency required for graduate-level study in the US
🎂 Age Limit
30 years old or younger as of the application deadline
💼 Work Experience
Not strictly required, but professional achievements are considered in the evaluation of impact.
🏆 Leadership
High (applicants must demonstrate leadership, creativity, and initiative)
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary requirement; selection is based on merit and the New American experience.
🎯 Target Students
Immigrants, refugees, DACA recipients, and first-generation children of immigrants.
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Two essays: one on the applicant's New American experience and one on professional goals).
Interview
Yes (Finalists are invited for mandatory interviews in January or February).
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- 3 to 5 Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- High proficiency required for graduate-level study in the US
- Interview: Yes (Finalists are invited for mandatory interviews in January or February).
- Min GPA: Check official website (No minimum stated, but academic excellence is expected)
📋 Application Process
Focus your first essay on how your New American status has shaped your identity and world view. Ensure your second essay clearly articulates how your graduate study will help you make a specific contribution to the US.
💡 Insider Tip: Choose recommenders who can speak specifically to your character and your potential to be a leader in your field. Avoid generic praise; provide anecdotes.