Sophia Cordoba named 2026 Michel David-Weill Scholar

congratulations to sophia cordoba, cc'26!

The Michel David-Weill scholarship was endowed in 2011 to attract the best and brightest American students to continue their postgraduate education at Sciences Po in Paris. It carries a monetary value of $80,000 and covers the cost of tuition and living expenses during a two-year master’s program at Sciences Po, and is awarded each year to one American student who exemplifies the core values embodied by its name-sake: excellence, leadership, multiculturalism, and high achievement. In addition to their academic qualifications, awardees demonstrate strong character, instincts to lead, and commitment to both local and global community.

Sophia Cordoba, CC'26, hails from Ames, Iowa and is an Urban Studies major with a minor in French and Francophone Studies with specific interests in immigration law and policy. Her commitment to the field was sparked during her sophomore year in the course “Seeking Sanctuary in New York City,” where she partnered with the non-profit Project Rousseau to prepare asylum applications for young immigrants and their families. This experience launched a series of roles at the International Rescue Committee and Project Rousseau, where she currently serves as an Immigration Legal Services and Student Needs Associate.

As a Michel David-Weill scholar, Sophia will pursue a Master's in International Governance and Diplomacy at Sciences Po.

Students and alumni can learn more about the Michel David-Weill Scholarship and other fellowship offerings through the Undergraduate Research & Fellowships Office.