Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship

The Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship awards major scholarships ($100,000, $50,000 and $25,000) to exceptional students age 18 and younger who have completed a significant piece of work in categories including Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. The program seeks work that experts recognize as meaningful and potentially beneficial to society; projects are expected to be at or near college-graduate level and not at the novice level.

Applicants must be U. S. citizens or permanent residents (or stationed overseas on active U.

S. military duty). Teams of two are permitted, but both members must meet eligibility and attend in-person events.

Each submission requires the category-specific materials, two nominator forms, and attachments; all materials must be typed and follow the category instructions carefully. Applicants and a parent/guardian must be available to attend an awards reception in Washington, DC in September if named a Fellow (travel and lodging for those events are provided by the Institute).

The program is offered annually. The 2026 application deadline is February 11, 2026, applicants are notified on or before July 15, and selected Fellows attend recognition events in September. The scholarship funds must be used for qualified tuition and related educational expenses and are available for ten years from award date.