Application Resources

Join the PD Soros staff for an upcoming virtual information session for prospective applicants. All current and potential applicants are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn about the Fellowship experience and application process, however we also have recorded sessions, which may be more specific to your interest areas, that you can find here and below.

• Monday, July 20 at 2 pm ET – Register here
• Tuesday, July 28 at 3 pm ET – Gloria Oladipo (2026 Fellow) will join the staff as they go over the basics of the Fellowship. Gloria is a playwriting MFA student who will share her advice for prospective applicants as they think through the essays and application process. Register here
• Tuesday, August 18 at 3 pm ET – Register here
• Tuesday, August 25 at 3 pm ET – This session will focus on applicants in music, composition, and the performing arts, featuring PD Soros Fellows Dave Adewumi (2017 Fellow) and Audrey Chen (2022 Fellow) – Register here
• Wednesday, August 26 at 12 pm ET – This session will focus on applicants in the performing arts, featuring PD Soros Fellows Ruva Chigwedere (2024 Fellow) and Pablo Mejia (2024 Fellow). – Register here
• Wednesday, September 16 at 3 pm ET – Briana Martin-Villa (2026 Fellow) will join the staff as they go over the basics of the Fellowship. Briana is an MD student and will share her advice for prospective applicants as they think through the essays and application process. Register here
• Wednesday, September 23 at 12 pm ET – 30 minute open Q&A with the PD Soros staff – Register here
• Tuesday, October 6 at 3 pm ET – Melissa Hurtado Nuez (2026 Fellow) will join the staff as they go over the basics of the Fellowship. Melissa is a sociology PhD student and will share her advice for prospective applicants as they think through the essays and application process. Register here
• Wednesday, October 14 at 3 pm ET – 30 minute open Q&A – Register here