Detailed instructions for applying to the 2027 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, including eligibility, required materials, and deadlines.
Status as an immigrant or child of immigrants; Age and academic standing; Support for all types of full-time graduate and professional degrees in the US
Requirements
Create an online account; Submit transcripts; Submit a resume or CV; Submit two essays (1000 words each); Register three to five recommendations
Application materials
Transcripts (college, graduate); Resume or CV; Two essays; Standardized test scores (if required for program admission)
How to apply
Create an account and start the online application.; Fill out eligibility and demographic questions.; Share information about educational and New American background.; Submit required documents and recommendations.; Register recommenders separately.
Important dates
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026, 2 pm ET; Applicants notified of Finalist status: Mid-January, 2027; Interviews with Finalists: Late January/Early February 2027; Winners notified: March 2027; Fellows Announced: Mid-April 2027
