Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Guide for applicants on how to put together the strongest set of recommendations for the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships application.

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DeadlineOctober 29, 2026 at 2 pm ET

Award amountUp to $90,000 over two years

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Application Process – Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Detailed instructions for applying to the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, including eligibility, required materials, and deadlines.

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Deadline

October 29, 2026 at 2 pm ET

Eligibility

Status as an immigrant or child of immigrants; Age; Academic standing; Do not look at school, GPA, or test score range for eligibility

Requirements

Resume or CV; Two essays (max 1000 words each); Transcripts (college, graduate); Scores of standardized tests (if required for graduate program); Three to five recommendations

Application materials

Resume; Two essays; Transcripts; Standardized test scores; Recommendations

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 three to five recommenders.

Important dates

Application Deadline: October 29, 2026; Applicants notified of Finalist status: Mid-January, 2027; Interviews with Finalists: February 2027; Winners notified: March 2027; Fellows Announced: Mid-April, 2027

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