Davidson Fellows Scholarship

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

About


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.


Prizes Offered


      $100,000 scholarship


      $50,000 scholarship


      $25,000 scholarship


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Upcoming Dates

    February 11, 2026

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