www.pdsoros.org

Deadline: November 1, 2008

Fields of study: Open; graduate study in the U.S. for new Americans

Adviser: Dean Frank Ordiway • ordiway@princeton.edu • Ext. 8-1998

Description:

The purpose of The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished new Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The fellowship provides a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the fellow. The fellowship is granted for up to two years of graduate study in the U.S., with consideration given for a third-year grant when necessary and appropriate. A fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field or scholarly discipline in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Applications will not be accepted from individuals having only one semester remaining in a graduate program.

Criteria for Selection:

Candidates must not be older than age 30 by the application deadline and must be a permanent resident, or a naturalized U.S. citizen, or a child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. Candidates must either have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of undergraduate study. Those who are already in graduate school may apply for fellowship support to continue that study. Candidates must also demonstrate the relevance of graduate education to their long-term goals and its potential in enhancing their contributions to society. A successful candidate will meet at least two of the following three criteria: 1) demonstrated creativity, originality, and initiative; 2) a commitment to and capacity for accomplishment, as demonstrated through activity that has required drive and sustained effort; and 3) a commitment to the values expressed in the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution.

Application Procedure:

a completed online application form;

two essays on specified topics; other supporting materials, e.g., articles, papers, portfolio (optional);

1–2 page resume;

three reference letters, one of which is from a faculty member familiar with the candidate’s current academic work, and another from someone familiar with the candidate in a work setting;

a letter of endorsement from a college president, dean, or department chairperson;

an official transcript from the undergraduate institution;

documentation that the candidate meets, as of the application deadline, the definition of “New American”;

scores from any graduate aptitude test (e.g., GMAT, MCAT, GRE, LSAT) required by programs to which the candidate has applied.

For Further Information:

Paul and Daisy Fellowships For New Americans

400 West 59th Street

New York, NY 10019

Phone: (212) 547-6926

Fax: (212) 548-4623

E-mail: pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org