Samvid Scholarship

Award Details

Samvid Scholars invests in the graduate education of future leaders who are committed to effecting positive change in society. Beyond funding, Scholars participate in two years of programming with a cohort of exceptional peers to deepen their self-knowledge and explore their leadership, purpose, and path to impact. Scholars receive up to $50,000 for tuition and fees each year for two years of study in an eligible graduate program (PhD programs are NOT eligible, except in the case that you pursue an MS as part of your PhD).

Samvid Scholars join the Samvid Scholar and alumni community. Programming also includes:

• An annual, three-day summer conference to meet your cohort and the broader Samvid community in person and participate in seminars, workshops, and community-building events.
• Bimonthly virtual small group discussions to explore critical leadership topics (e.g., values, strengths) and develop key impact leadership skills.
• A service project, aligned to Scholars’ interests and passions, to reinforce Scholars’ commitment to driving impact at scale and to bring it to life through hands-on work.
• Virtual events, including panels, guest speakers, and professional development opportunities.

Eligibility

The 2025 Cohort application will open in early February 2025. An eligible candidate for 2025 selection will:

• Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs:
  • MD, MBA, JD, MPP/MPA, MPH, MS/MA in the social science or STEM.
• Be a first-year graduate student for the 2025-2026 academic year
• Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.50
• Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient
• All competitive candidates will demonstrate commitment to driving change for society through both their past experiences and achievements and their vision for their career.

Application Timeline

Deadline: April 8th, 2025