The Ford Foundation offers the Predoctoral Fellowship, aimed at supporting exceptional scholars who will advance into a career in teaching or research at U.S. universities or colleges.
The Predoctoral Fellowship is offered to 75 scholars pursuing full-time, research-based Ph.D. or Sc.D. programs. Fellows will be provided $27,000 per year to cover living expenses. The fellowship will be available for three years and must be used within five years.
Predoctoral Fellowship 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | September 16, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | December 12, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | Graduate – Doctorate |
| Amount | $27,000–$81,000 |
| Award Winners | 60 |
| Areas of Study | Biology Healthcare History Literature Medicine Psychology |
| Country | United States |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be Graduate – Doctorate.
- Must be citizens of the United States.
- Age must be between 20 and 21 years old.
Application Requirements:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- Write an Essay
- Special Project
- Grade transcript
- Standardized Test Scores
- Recommendation letters
How to apply:
- Visit the official website
- The ‘Predoctoral Fellowship 2025’ application form page will open.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
- Fill out the online scholarship application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button
- Your application is submitted.
Selection Criteria:
All the applicants will have to meet all the eligibility criteria. The selection committee will consider the application based on exceptional academic accomplishment, a commitment to a career in academia, and the capacity to use diversity to enhance the learning experience of learners.
