Paul And Daisy Soros Fellowship

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans is a prestigious award that recognizes and supports the graduate education of outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. The fellowship is awarded annually to 30 individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the values of the United States, including its tradition of welcoming and integrating immigrants, and who have already demonstrated remarkable achievements in their fields. The fellowship was established in 1997 by Paul and Daisy Soros, Hungarian immigrants who came to the United States in the 1950s and achieved great success in business and philanthropy.

History and Mission

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship was created to honor the contributions of immigrants to American society and to provide support for the next generation of immigrant leaders. The fellowship is guided by the belief that immigrants have played a vital role in shaping the United States and that they will continue to do so in the future. The mission of the fellowship is to identify and support talented individuals who are pursuing graduate education in the United States and who have the potential to make significant contributions to their fields and to society as a whole.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship, applicants must be either immigrants or the children of immigrants, and they must be pursuing a graduate degree at a U.S. institution. The fellowship is open to individuals in all fields of study, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. The selection criteria for the fellowship include academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to the values of the United States. A panel of judges reviews applications and selects the 30 fellows each year, based on their academic records, personal statements, and letters of recommendation.

Fellowship Benefits and Responsibilities

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship provides a number of benefits to its recipients, including a stipend of $90,000 over two years, as well as a network of support and mentorship. Fellows are also invited to participate in a range of activities, including a welcome weekend, a mid-year conference, and a final conference. In return for the fellowship, recipients are expected to pursue their graduate studies full-time and to make progress towards their degree. They are also expected to remain in the United States for at least three years after completing their degree, in order to give back to the community and to contribute to the country’s economic and social development.

Impact and Outcomes

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship has had a significant impact on the lives of its recipients and on American society as a whole. Many fellows have gone on to achieve great success in their fields, including in academia, business, government, and the non-profit sector. The fellowship has also helped to promote greater understanding and appreciation of the contributions of immigrants to American society, and it has provided a powerful symbol of the country’s commitment to welcoming and integrating newcomers.

• Over 600 individuals have received the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship since its inception in 1997.
• Fellows have gone on to earn degrees from some of the top universities in the United States, including Harvard, Stanford, and Yale.
• Many fellows have achieved great success in their fields, including as entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, and leaders in government and non-profit organizations.