TIJS supports academic experiences that complement and advance undergraduate students’ pursuit of Jewish Studies at Emory University.
A limited number grants (up to $1,000) are available for Summer, 2009.
Eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must have taken one Jewish Studies course at Emory University OR intend to enroll in such a course during the period of the grant.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- Preference will be given to students in the following categories:
- participating in Emory summer programs
- participating in programs affiliated with Emory University
- writing a thesis or research paper on a Jewish Studies topic as part of their Emory education.
Submission Guidelines
Applications are available here or from the TIJS office (Candler Library 204) and are due in the TIJS office by noon on March 31, 2009.
Academic excellence will be the primary criterion for the distribution of awards; financial need will also be considered.
Upon return to Emory, students must submit a one-page report on their use of the fellowship.
Undergraduate students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Examples of projects eligible for funding in Summer 2009:
- Emory archaeology program in Israel
- Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program
- Research for honors theses related to JS
- Intensive language study of Hebrew, Yiddish, or any other Jewish language
Winners:
2009
Mikhail Clebaner (Ulpan at Hebrew University in Jerusalem)
Noah Fixelle (Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Seth Genende (Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Cecily Krumholz (Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Eun Lee (Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Andrea Marcadis
(Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Leah Molayem
(Emory European Sephardi Jewish Culture Program in Europe)
Anneka Reid (Lahav Research Project in Tell Halif, Israel)
Sam Schreiber (Photography Documentary in New York City)
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