OpenFieldDeep Springs Full-Ride Academic & Labor Fellowship (Covers 100% Tuition, Room, and Board)
Every admitted student is awarded a comprehensive two-year fellowship covering all tuition, room, board, and academic expenses, valued at over $100,000, in exchange for communal labor and self-governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated exceptional intellectual curiosity and rigorous academic achievement
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency required for seminar participation
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- SAT/ACT optional; evaluated holistically
- Thesis / Research statement
- Four extensive application essays exploring philosophy, service, self-governance, and personal values
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation (two academic and one personal/character)
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition, room, and board provided to every admitted student
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded ($0 tuition, room, and board)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 7, 2026 (Annual Stage 1 Application Deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Deep Springs College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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