# UC Scholarships
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans scholarship exists and qualifies Turkish asylum seekers for up to $90,000 in funding for graduate studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Turkish asylum seekers who have been granted asylum or are in the process of applying for asylum in the USA can apply for fully funded graduate scholarships at University of California.
This funding opportunity is also available to students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Who Qualifies
Turkish asylum seekers who have been granted asylum or are in the process of applying for asylum in the USA can apply for fully funded graduate scholarships at University of California.
Additionally, students with the following visa categories may also be eligible: F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree in a STEM field, such as engineering, computer science, or physics.
These fully funded scholarships can provide up to $90,000 in funding for graduate studies.
Available Scholarships
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Eligibility: Turkish asylum seekers or students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Deadline: November 1, 2026.
Official URL: https://www.pdsoros.org/
IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards
The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards provides up to $25,000 in funding for Ph.D. studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Eligibility: Turkish asylum seekers or students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Deadline: October 23, 2026.
Official URL: https://www.research.ibm.com/university/awards/fellowships.html
Intel Ph.D. Fellowship Program
The Intel Ph.D. Fellowship Program provides up to $25,000 in funding for Ph.D. studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Eligibility: Turkish asylum seekers or students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Deadline: September 18, 2026.
Official URL: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/research/intel-phd-fellowship-program.html
Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program
The Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program provides up to $30,000 in funding for Ph.D. studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Eligibility: Turkish asylum seekers or students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Deadline: February 25, 2027.
Official URL: https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowships/
Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship
The Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship provides up to $100,000 in funding for Ph.D. studies in STEM fields at University of California.
Eligibility: Turkish asylum seekers or students with F-1, J-1, or other non-immigrant visa categories.
Deadline: October 1, 2026.
Official URL: https://www.qualcomm.com/invention/innovation-fellowship
Application Steps
- Review the scholarship deadlines for each scholarship program.
- Check the eligibility criteria for each scholarship program, including scholarships for refugees.
- Prepare the required documents, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
- Submit the application through the official website of each scholarship program.
- Ensure that all documents are translated into English, if necessary.
- Apply for PhD scholarships to pursue advanced studies.
- Consider applying for DAAD scholarships for additional funding opportunities.
- Follow up with the scholarship committee to confirm receipt of the application.
Documents Checklist
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Proof of asylum or refugee status
- Proof of visa status
- English language proficiency test scores
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the eligibility criteria for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans?
- How much funding is provided by the IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards?
- What is the deadline for the Intel Ph.D. Fellowship Program?
- Can I apply for multiple scholarship programs at the same time?
- Do I need to have a sponsor to apply for the Google Ph.D. Fellowship Program?
- How do I apply for the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship?
- What is the Canada scholarships application process?
- Can I apply for scholarships for refugees if I am not a refugee?
External Resources
For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit the US Department of State or the Institute of International Education.
Related Guides
For more information on scholarship opportunities, check out our guides on fully funded scholarships, PhD scholarships, scholarships for refugees, and Canada scholarships. You can also visit our blog at https://migrantscholar.vercel.app/blog for more information on scholarship opportunities.