Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans 2026

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides merit-based funding for New Americans, immigrants and children of immigrants, pursuing graduate or professional programs in the United States. Each year up to 30 Fellows receive financial support and join a lifelong community of New American Fellows. The 2026 edition offers up to $90,000 in financial support over two years.

Financial support up to $90,000 over two years; lifelong Fellows community

You must be 30 or younger as of the application deadline, be an immigrant or the child of immigrants, and plan to be enrolled in a full-time graduate or professional program in the United States in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Create an online account, complete eligibility and demographic questions, provide transcripts and CV, submit two essays, and arrange 3–5 recommendations.