haribo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 We might as well start the new topic for this year (based of off @Yellow Magnet who did it for last year). Go ahead and dish out your woes and worries here. The application deadline was November 1st (and was extended to November 3rd). They announce the semifinalists in early January. haribo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 My woes and worries: I'm not nearly as "prodigy-like" as the nearly all of their recipients. That about sums it up. Kidding aside, this was my second time applying for the Soros Fellowship. I applied two years ago, took a year off from applying due to my first semester in graduate school and more of a focus on the NSF GRFP application (note to readers: Don't do what I did---apply for every fellowship you can as often as you can. Cast a wide net!!!). My Fellowship Record: 2011-2012 NSF GRFP: Reviewers comments were along the lines of this proposal sucks and you suck. Soros Fellowship: Thanks for applying, chump. 2012-2013 NSF GRFP (Received Honorable Mention): Reviewers comments indicated a strong proposal, with undergraduate academic record holding me back. Soros: Did not apply 2013-2014 NSF GRFP: TBD Soros: TBD (less hopeful than NSF) I honestly believe that the Soros fellowship is more competitive than the NSF GRFP. While NSF flouts a commitment to diversity in the sciences---all you have to do is look at the recipients of the Soros fellowship to see that they are actually embodying diversity. Granted, this could be due to the nature of the fellowship for "New Americans". However, reading through the accomplishments of past and current Soros Fellows is truly mindblowing. They truly are the cream of the crop in terms of current achievements and future potential to contribute to society. I, a white immigrant from Europe, hardly scream "DIVERSITY HIRE". That, and my field (Behavioral Ecology and Environmental Science), isn't the most attractive to the Soros reviewers. While my essays are much improved from a few years ago, I still think the competition for this Fellowship is so steep that it will negate any potential benefits.\ -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) I applied too, and I totally second the feeling that I'm not as fancy as the current fellows. I'm also not doing law or medicine, so we'll see if that helps or hurts! I'm more curious than nervous, though. One more month(ish) until we find out! It's also kind of a bummer that the Soros Fellowship threads aren't as active as the other fellowships Edited November 30, 2014 by Yanders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Glad to hear from more people who applied this year! I also applied (this is my second time). As Dash mentioned, when I read past fellows' bio I become completely convinced that I'm not gonna get the fellowship (though I have pretty good academic credentials on paper), but let's hope for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I wonder why it's so difficult to find info on Soros acceptance stats and stuff! I'd just like some blog or something that talks about the interview etc, since I feel so blind haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) First time applying for me. I looked at my submitted resume and found a mistake. My essays are okay...nobody helped me look at them though. I have no honorifics or anything (errr) so none of the optional stuff submitted. I did receive 5 recommendation letters. ::sigh:: I'd really like to get this funding but it's a long shot - as it seems, for everyone. Edited December 3, 2014 by i.am.me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 So where is everyone from (ımmıgratıon-wıse), and what school are you attendıng/ do you want to attend? I'm from Jamaica, and I'll be studying Economic and political development at Columbıa next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'm already in my program. Studying immigrant and refugee and/or low-income students that are considered underrepresented in higher education (of Asian and Southeast Asian descent). I am American-born with parents who are refugees from Southeast Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Is it a PhD program? Or are you hoping to get the Soros for your second year? And your topic sounds hella cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) It does? Thanks, I hope so. :-) sometimes studying the process of racialization can be very...depressing. It's for a PhD program. I am hoping to get funding to begin my 3rd year. So, this will be the last year that I am applying. Others, still have hope lol what are others doing? Edited December 10, 2014 by i.am.me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 We're almost to early January! I hope "early" actually does mean early and not like the 13th haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'm pretty sure they'll announce the winners by the first week of January. Last year rejection letters were emailed out on around Jan 8th and accepts were called a couple of days before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 ^You mean the finalists will be notified by the first week of January? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 @i.am.me Yes, by accepts I meant finalists, aka around 72 people who will be interviewed for the actual 30 fellowship spots. Merry christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Ahhh so soon! Merry Christmas to you too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Ermahgerd This waiting has me so nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Yanders is making me nervous lol I hope everyone has fun New Year's plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Hahaha Sorry! I guess I'm the neurotic poster in this thread lol. Enjoy the last of 2014 everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yanders, please don't make i.am.me nervous ;-) Not trying to hype up anything but based on last years announcement timings, there's a good chance that they start calling finalists this Monday and Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Not so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.am.me Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 No - guess I'm out? LOL these things are always crap shoots. So you apply for them and also look for more reliable sources....like TAing for me lol Besides, I'm used to being ignored, it's exactly what my research is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haribo Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 What I said earlier is obviously purely speculative and they might announce the finalists this Friday or something (again speculating but Jan 12, next Monday, is definitely not "early" Jan anymore). Personally I'm waiting for the rejection letter in my inbox tomorrow or the day after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 So true! The stressful waiting is the worst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figure_out Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What does it say as the application final decision? Mine says processing. You can find this when you log into embark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanders Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Mine is processing as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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