Congratulations to PhD Candidate Laura Nicolae for Receiving a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship!

April 13, 2022
Laura Nicolae photo from P.D Soros Site

Laura Nicolae is a PhD candidate in Business Economics and a daughter of Romanian immigrants. Laura graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in 2020, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with highest honors in applied mathematics and economics and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. We are extremely pleased to announce that she has been named a 2022 Paul & Daisy Soros fellow. 

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a merit-based fellowship exclusively for immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. The program draws more than 1,800 applications annually for just 30 fellowships.

The rigorous selection process is focused on identifying the most promising New Americans who are poised to make significant contributions to the nation through their work. In addition, the selection team looks for a commitment to the United States’ fundamental principles and ideals. The Fellows can study in any degree-granting program in any field at any university in the United States. Selection is based on merit – the specific selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative and sustained accomplishment.

You can read Laura's short biography here.