Status as an immigrant or child of immigrants; Age; Academic standing; Does not look at school, GPA, or test score range for eligibility
Requirements
Create an account and start the online application; Submit relevant transcripts; Submit a resume or CV; Submit two essays; Register three to five recommendations
Application materials
Transcripts (college, graduate); Resume or CV; Two essays (max 1000 words each); Standardized test scores (if required for graduate program); Optional exhibits
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 materials; Register recommenders
Important dates
Application Deadline: October 29, 2026, 2 pm ET; Applicants notified of Finalist status: Mid-January, 2027; Interviews with Finalists: Late January and early February 2027; Winners notified: March 2027; Fellows Announced: Mid-April 2027
