Soros Foundation Scholarship: http://www.pdsoros.org/
According to the foundation website, the Paul and Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans “provide[s] opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields and to partake of the American dream. The program was established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States afforded the founders of the Fellowship, Paul & Daisy Soros.”
Some additional information:
*Applicants are considered “New Americans” if they are naturalized American citizens (or permanent residents) or if both of their parents are naturalized citizens.
*At the time of their selection, Fellows must be college seniors or early in the graduate programs for which they request support.
*Each Fellow receives tuition and living expenses that can total as much as $90,000 over two academic years. This money is used for graduate or professional school, including medical school.
*Fellows are selected on the basis of merit (not financial need). The specific criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative and sustained accomplishment.
*Each Fellows attends two weekend conferences. The great majority continue to be involved with the program through regional dinners, service in the selection process for later classes, etc. Information found at: http://pdsoros-prod.punkave.net/fellowship
Deadline: November 1, 2015 Although you can apply to the fellowship directly (without UIC’s institutional endorsement), I would strongly encourage you to make an appointment with Molly HIldebrand in the Office of Special Scholarship Programs to discuss the application process. She can then work with you as you complete your essays and application.
Contact:
Molly J. Hildebrand, Ph.D.
Scholarship Specialist and GPPA Coordinator
mhild@uic.edu
(312) 355-3407
