Jewish Studies Scholarships

The Jewish Studies Program invites scholarship and travel grant applications for the 2009-2010 academic year from current UW students (both undergrad and grad) who include coursework or research in Jewish studies as a significant part of their academic program. There are four scholarships available at a value of $3,000 each and three travel grants at $1,500 each.

JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS

  Richard M. Willner                     Rabbi Arthur A. Jacobovitz              I. Mervin & Georgiana
Memorial Scholarship                             Scholarship                             Gorasht Scholarship
  In Jewish Studies                              In Jewish Studies                           In Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies Advisory Board
Scholarship
In Jewish Studies

Application Deadline (postmarked by):  March 6, 2009

There are four scholarships ($3,000 each) intended to encourage and recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who include coursework or research in Jewish studies at the University of Washington as a significant part of their academic program. To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled at the University of Washington and are expected to pursue such work during the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarship award recipients are asked to submit a brief report at the end of the academic year to the Jewish Studies Program and are strongly encouraged to attend the annual Awards and Recognition Reception in the spring.

Applications consist of the following:

• A 1-2 page statement of the student’s academic plans
• An official transcript sent directly from registrar
• Two letters of recommendation from UW faculty
• A cover sheet with name, student number, phone number, postal and  e-mail addresses

Candidates may be invited for a brief interview with the scholarship committee. Award decisions will be made by mid-May.

Submit application materials to:
         The Jewish Studies Scholarship Program
         Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
         Box 353650
         University of Washington
         Seattle, WA 98195-3650

Questions? Contact Jewish Studies at jewishst@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-0138.

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Study Abroad!
Jewish Studies Program Travel Grants

Application Deadline (postmarked by): March 6, 2009

The Jewish Studies Program invites travel grant applications for the 2009-2010 academic year from current UW students (both undergrad and grad) who include coursework or research in Jewish studies as a significant part of their academic program. There are three travel grants at $1,500 each.

The grants are open to students who plan to study abroad at an institution of higher learning or approved study-abroad program during summer 2009 and/or the 2009/2010 academic year as part of their coursework or research in Jewish studies.

Travel Grant award recipients are asked to write a brief report to the Jewish Studies Program about their study abroad experience and are strongly encouraged to attend the annual Awards and Recognition Reception in the spring.

To apply, submit the following:

• A cover sheet with name, student number, phone number, postal and email addresses
• A 1-2 page description of how studying abroad will enhance your program of study and help you achieve your goals
• An official transcript sent directly by the registrar
• A letter of recommendation from a UW professor

Award decisions will be made by mid-May.

Send all application materials to:

   Jewish Studies Travel Grant Program
   Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
   Box 353650
   University of Washington
   Seattle, WA 98195-3650

Questions? Contact Jewish Studies at jewishst@u.washington.edu or (206-543-0138)

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