Award
Each Fellowship supports one to two (1-2) years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to $25,000 in stipend support, as well as 50% of required tuition and fees, up to $20,000 per year, for one to two (1-2) years.
Eligibility
- Must not be older than 30 years old at the time of applying.
- Must apply as a college senior who will graduate with the academic year, or as a student who already holds a bachelor’s degree but is not beyond the second year of a graduate degree program.
- Student must be a “New American,” which is defined as any of the following:
- A student who is a green card holder.
- A student who is a naturalized citizen born abroad.
- A student who is a child of a naturalized citizen born abroad.
- A student has been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA certified) – this is new eligibility for the program.
Candidate profile
Students who apply should have demonstrated creativity, originality, and initiative in their lives along with demonstrated commitment to and capacity for accomplishment that requires drive and sustained effort. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to the values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Students should select graduate programs that are relevant to their long-term career goals and will provide value in enhancing the future creativity and accomplishment of the student. Applicants should also show continued contributions that will mark the candidate as a leading and influential figure within their endeavor.
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship
Campus procedure
Applicants may apply directly to the Soros Fellowship through their website. Candidates may schedule advising with the prestigious scholarships team by emailing their full availability and CV/resume.
Award
Winners of the Churchill Scholarship receive the full cost of tuition and fees for 9-12 months of STEM research graduate study at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Churchill Scholars also receive a living allowance, travel allowance to/from the United Kingdom, an additional travel award, and visa fee reimbursement. There is also the potential to receive research grant funding, and the potential for married students to receive additional support.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen
- Senior at time of application who will graduate in the current academic year, or a student who has graduated from UC Davis within the past 12 months, and has not attained a doctorate
- Cumulative GPA of 3.8 or greater
- Be pursuing an eligible program of study
Candidate profile
Applicants should have outstanding academic achievements, especially in their major. Applicants must also have extensive lab research experience in a STEM-related field, or significant independent studies (for mathematics). Students with less than two years of lab research experience by the end of their undergraduate degree will generally not be considered competitive. Applicants will need to submit a proposed program of study based upon previous research and should, therefore, desire to pursue a research-based graduate degree. Applicants should also show a capacity to pursue original, creative work and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. A minimum of four outstanding academic references related to the applicant’s field of research are required.
Applicants should have a desire to study in Cambridge, England, and should also have a clear, articulate sense of what Churchill College stands to gain from their presence at the College.
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Campus procedure
UC Davis may nominate two (2) candidates to the national competition. Candidates must submit the Churchill Scholarship online application along with all supporting documents by the campus deadline. Candidates must also submit an application for admission to the University of Cambridge, with Churchill College listed as their first choice by the admission deadline.
