Fellowship
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 2027
Offered by Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Location
United States
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Master's, PhD, Professional
Field of study
All Fields
Application deadline
October 29, 2026
About This Fellowship
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides up to $90,000 in funding over two years for immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing full-time graduate or professional study in the United States (MD, JD, PhD, Master’s, MBA, or MFA).
Each year, 30 Fellows are selected from across the country based on their potential to make significant contributions to US society, culture, or their academic field.
<Image src="image_agent_tag_1550600958188107119" alt="Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Logo" caption="Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans" />1. Funding Breakdown: Stipend & Tuition Support
The fellowship award is split into two direct components disbursed over up to two academic years:
| Funding Component | Annual Maximum | 2-Year Total Maximum | Notes & Discrepancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Stipend (Maintenance) | Up to $25,000 / year | Up to $50,000 | Paid directly to the Fellow in regular installments. |
| Tuition & Mandatory Fees | 50% of tuition (Up to $20,000 / year) | Up to $40,000 | Paid directly to the university's bursar's office. |
| Maximum Potential Award | Up to $45,000 / year | Up to $90,000 | Applicable to accredited full-time US graduate programs. |
Note: If your institution already provides full tuition coverage through an assistantship or departmental grant, you retain the full $25,000 annual living stipend.
2. Strict "New American" Eligibility Checklist
To qualify, applicants must meet all three core parameters (Immigration status, Age limit, and Educational stage) by the application deadline:
- Category 1: Immigration Status (Must meet ONE):
- US Naturalized Citizen or Green Card Holder (Permanent Resident).
- DACA Status (active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient).
- Asylee or Refugee granted status in the US.
- Child of Immigrants: Born in the US as a citizen, but and neither parent was eligible for US citizenship at birth.
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Check the official website for the latest eligibility requirements, application instructions and deadlines.
