Scholarship

2026 Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Institute for Talent Development Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Deadline passed
Location

United States

Applicants

individual, team

About This Opportunity

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship recognizes and awards outstanding young people ages 18 and under who have completed significant projects in various fields including engineering. This scholarship honors exceptional work that demonstrates exceptional creativity, innovative solutions, or important advancements with potential for positive societal impact. The engineering category accepts submissions in bioengineering, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and other engineering domains. Applicants must submit a comprehensive portfolio including a formal research report with bibliography, visual model of research findings, optional computer code, process and significance essays, and a 10-minute video describing their work. Two nominators familiar with the work must submit nominating forms, and family members cannot serve as nominators.

Who Can Apply

Region
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

Review process

Applications reviewed based on project significance, creativity, social impact, and comprehensive submission materials including research report, visual model, process essay, significance essay, and video presentation

Restrictions

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