Fellowship Scholarship

2026 Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Institute for Talent Development Original Source
Award

$10,000 - $50,000

Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual, team

About This Opportunity

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship recognizes outstanding young people who have completed significant projects that have the potential to benefit society in the fields of science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, and philosophy. For the science category, applicants must submit a substantial piece of original research work that demonstrates exceptional creativity, innovation, or advancement in their chosen scientific domain. The scholarship is awarded to students under 18 years of age who have completed extraordinary work. Applicants submit a formal research report, visual model of their research, and supporting documentation, along with three essay attachments and a video presentation. The program emphasizes social relevance and significance of the work, seeking projects that represent new ideas with high impact, innovative solutions with broad implications, or important advancements that can be replicated and built upon. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 based on the significance and quality of the work submitted.

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Residency
United States
Applicants
individual, team
Age
Up to 19 years old

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

research_proposal portfolio letters_of_recommendation writing_sample

Review process

Applications are reviewed for eligibility, particularly regarding research ethics compliance (IRB approval, vertebrate/human subject restrictions). Complete applications include research report, visual model, three essay attachments, video presentation, and two nominator forms.

Restrictions

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Post-award obligations

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