The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports immigrants and the children of immigrants in the US pursuing graduate studies — including MFAs and other full-time degrees — with up to $90,000 in funding. Each year, 30 outstanding New Americans are selected for their potential to make significant contributions to American society, culture, and academia.
The fellowship community includes visual artists, composers, architects, writers, filmmakers, architects, and designers, along with scientists, public health leaders, business leaders, engineers, and more. Beyond funding, fellows gain lifelong access to a supportive and interdisciplinary network.
“As an MFA student, it’s been wonderful to have the support of the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans — the funding has been critical, but I have also loved getting to know the other fellows across the country.”
Eligible applicants include green card holders, naturalized citizens, DACA recipients, US-born children of two immigrants, and those born abroad who graduated from both high school and college in the United States. The program strongly encourages artists, designers, and creatives to apply.
Watch the information session for applicants in the visual and performing arts, writing, design, and architecture.
Applications for the 2026–27 academic year are due October 30, 2025, at 2pm (ET).
Learn more and apply at pdsoros.org.
Follow the fellowship on Instagram at @pdsoros.
