Provided by The Davidson Institute for Talent Development
The Davidson Fellows Scholarship (Davidson Fellows) awards significant cash scholarships to gifted students age 18 and under who have completed a significant piece of work in one of several submission categories. Awards include $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 scholarships. The 2026 application cycle is closed; the 2027 application will open in Fall 2026.
Award amount
$100,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Be 18 or younger as of the application deadline
U.S. citizen residing in the United States
Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States
Stationed overseas due to active U.S. military duty
Have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories
Two-person teams are eligible
Be able to demonstrate that the work is his or her own creation
Be able to attend an in-person event (with at least one parent or guardian) or the virtual awards ceremony
Submit two nominator forms
Applicants and their parents must sign a statement of commitment to attend the award reception in Washington, D.C. if named a Davidson Fellow
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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