Jewish Studies Scholarships, 2026-2027
Due by Friday, January 22, 2027, 5pm via email to: jewishstudies@fau.edu
The Jewish Studies Program at Florida Atlantic University is delighted to announce a variety of student scholarships.
Scholarships include:
HERBERT AND ELAINE GIMELSTOB SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUDAIC STUDIES ($3000)
- Award for a student majoring or minoring in Jewish Studies.
- Requirements: Undergraduate status, good standing, minimum GPA 3.00, minimum
of 6 credits completed in eligible Jewish Studies courses. - Please identify relevant extracurricular activities in your application letter.
FRANK M. MERVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUDAIC STUDIES ($1500)
- Award for a Junior or Senior majoring in Jewish Studies, with a commitment to some
aspect of Jewish communal service, including education and teaching. - Requirements: Undergraduate status, good standing, minimum GPA 3.00,
minimum of 6 credits completed in eligible Jewish Studies courses, a letter of
recommendation from a faculty member (sent directly to jewishstudies@fau.edu). - Please identify your commitment to Jewish communal service in your application letter
THE CROSBY SCHOLARSHIP IN HOLOCAUST & JUDAIC STUDIES ($1000)
- Award for a student majoring in Jewish Studies with financial need.
- Preference is given to students who are descendants of Holocaust victims.
- Requirements: Undergraduate status, good standing, minimum GPA 3.00,
minimum of 6 credits completed in eligible Jewish Studies courses, financial need. - Please identify if you are descended from a Holocaust victim in your application letter.
BESVINICK FAMILY / B'NAI TORAH JUDAIC STUDIES GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP ($1000)
- Award for a graduate student receiving an assistantship or requiring travel / research
support related to Israel or Jewish Studies. - Requirements: graduate status, good standing.
- Please include a letter indicating your program of study, or the travel / research that will be
undertaken with this award.