SNF Paideia Fellows are a select group of undergraduate students committed to developing the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective, ethical, and civil dialogue in a diverse world. Fellows develop a small, close-knit, and academically diverse scholarly community over the course of their three years (sophomore – senior year) in the program. Far from being insular, the Fellows community constantly looks to connect and converse with other entities at Penn and beyond, pursuing integration where there is fragmentation.
Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
*Please note: this application is not mobile-friendly and should only be accessed using a computer web browser.*
- Recommendation letter should be requested by applicants no later than January 30
- Recommendation letter must be submitted by your recommender through this system no later than 11:59 pm on February 13
- It is PREFERRED that recommendation letters be from Penn Faculty or Staff members who can evaluate your potential as a scholar, but we also understand if you need to connect with someone from your high school career
*IMPORTANT* When requesting a letter, use the Penn Directory to find your recommender's email address and use this email address for your request. If this email address is not used, your recommender may experience delays, be unable to see the request, or be unable to submit the letter. Even if you regularly communicate with them and know your recommender's email, for the purposes of this application, please use the one listed in the Penn Directory.
If you or your recommender experience any issues after following these directions, please contact keicar@upenn.edu so that we can help troubleshoot.
Please note that you must click "SUBMIT" to finalize your application. Marking the final section as complete is not sufficient to submit your application. You will receive an email from CURF Webforms after submitting your application. If you do not receive an email, your application has not been received.
SNF Paideia Fellows Program
SNF Paideia Fellows are a select group of undergraduate students committed to developing the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective, ethical, and civil dialogue in a diverse world. Fellows develop a small, close-knit, and academically diverse scholarly community over the course of their three years (sophomore – senior year) in the program. Far from being insular, the Fellows community constantly looks to connect and converse with other entities at Penn and beyond, pursuing integration where there is fragmentation.
Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on Friday, February 13th, 2026.
*Please note: this application is not mobile-friendly and should only be accessed using a computer web browser.*
- Recommendation letter should be requested by applicants no later than January 30
- Recommendation letter must be submitted by your recommender through this system no later than 11:59 pm on February 13
- It is PREFERRED that recommendation letters be from Penn Faculty or Staff members who can evaluate your potential as a scholar, but we also understand if you need to connect with someone from your high school career
*IMPORTANT* When requesting a letter, use the Penn Directory to find your recommender's email address and use this email address for your request. If this email address is not used, your recommender may experience delays, be unable to see the request, or be unable to submit the letter. Even if you regularly communicate with them and know your recommender's email, for the purposes of this application, please use the one listed in the Penn Directory.
If you or your recommender experience any issues after following these directions, please contact keicar@upenn.edu so that we can help troubleshoot.
Please note that you must click "SUBMIT" to finalize your application. Marking the final section as complete is not sufficient to submit your application. You will receive an email from CURF Webforms after submitting your application. If you do not receive an email, your application has not been received.