First-Year and Sophomore Scholarship in Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies First-Year and Sophomore Scholarship is provided through The Department of Geography and the University of Colorado Boulder. Recipients of the Jewish Studies First-Year and Sophomore Scholarship are awarded for one year and is a one-time scholarship.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a current undergraduate enrolled full-time with a declared major or minor, or who is planning to declare a major or minor by the time they apply, in Jewish Studies. The following degrees are eligible: Major in Jewish Studies; Minor in Jewish Studies; Minor in Hebrew and Israel Studies.
• Must have successfully completed or be actively enrolled in at least one Jewish Studies course. Course(s) must be listed as either JWST or HEBR.
• Students In their first two years of college (completed 59.9 credit hours or less) are strongly encouraged to apply..

How to Apply

To apply for consideration, you must:

• Complete the CU Boulder General Scholarship Application.

Students of all backgrounds, Jewish and non-Jewish, are eligible to declare a Jewish Studies major or minor and apply. Applicants may declare their major or minor with the Jewish Studies Advisor.
The scholarship is awarded to the student based on merit.

More information about scholarships and fellowships offered by the Program in Jewish Studies can be found online: Scholarships and Fellowships in Jewish Studies.

This scholarship is open to qualified CU Boulder applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.