Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Resources for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship application, including guides, information sessions, and essay writing tips.

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DeadlineOctober 29, 2026

Award amountup to $90,000 over one to two years

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Guidance for Recommenders

Provides instructions and tips for recommenders submitting letters for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, including deadlines and submission process.

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Deadline

October 29, 2026

Requirements

Letters of recommendation educate and contextualize achievements.; No word or page limit for recommendations.; Letter should highlight criteria: creativity, initiative, originality, sustained accomplishment.; Letter should explore commitment to Bill of Rights and Constitution.; Letter should describe promise of significant contributions to US society.

Application materials

Letter of recommendation (PDF format only)

How to apply

Receive an email with a link to the 'Recommender Information and Upload' page.; Input personal information and upload the recommendation letter.; Save letter as a PDF document.; Click 'Mark as Complete' to finalize submission.; Contact SurveyMonkey Apply help desk for technical issues.

Important dates

Application and recommendation deadline for the 2027 cycle: October 29, 2026, 2:00 pm ET.

Contact

info@pdsoros.org; 212-405-8234

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