Grade Eligibility
Rising Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
Geographic Eligibility
US, International
Discipline
Mathematics, Creative Writing, Engineering, Music
Judging Format
Criteria based scoring (Scope and quality of work), Jurors (Expert evaluation)
Entries
900
Percent Awarded
Undisclosed
Registration Cost
Application fee
$75.00
Fee waiver
available
Important Dates
February 11, 2026
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is a prestigious national award for high-achieving students 18 years old or under who have completed a "significant piece of work." This work must be recognized by experts as meaningful, possess the potential for positive societal contribution, and be at or close to the college graduate level. It is not intended for novice-level projects. The scholarship offers awards of $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents and submit two nominator forms and documentation of their work. Finalists and a parent/guardian must commit to attending the award reception. The competition covers categories like Mathematics, Creative Writing, Engineering, and Music.
$100,000 scholarship
$50,000 scholarship
$25,000 scholarship
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