Voll Presidential Scholarship 2027 Offers Fully-Funded PhD Opportunity in USA

The University of Notre Dame has introduced the Bernard J. and Helen Holland Voll Presidential Fellowship 2027, a fully-funded PhD opportunity aimed at humanities and social science scholars. This prestigious fellowship covers all tuition expenses, provides an annual stipend of $43,500, and includes health insurance coverage for chosen students.

Eligible applicants include Pakistani students and other international candidates who secure admission into Notre Dame's doctoral programs in the United States. The application deadline for the fellowship is December 1, 2026.

Key details of the Voll Presidential Scholarship include its availability for full-time PhD programs in humanities and social sciences at Notre Dame. Applicants must first gain admission to an eligible doctoral program and subsequently become automatically considered for the fellowship, with no additional application required. The selection process is based on academic performance, research potential, and the overall strength of applicants' graduate school applications.

International students, including those from Pakistan, can apply if they meet the university's graduate admission standards and program requirements.

Once admitted, fellows receive comprehensive financial assistance, encompassing full tuition coverage, a $43,500 annual stipend disbursed monthly, health insurance premium coverage, and funding for up to five years contingent upon academic progress. Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout their doctoral studies to continue receiving fellowship support. English language proficiency tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo may be required by certain programs.