RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES The Meyer Burston Scholarship Scholarship in Melbourne Australia The Friends of the Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre sponsor the Meyer Burston Scholarship The Scholarship is offered in three catorgories The applicant must be able to demonstrate their support and commitment to the Jewish Holocaust Museum and Research Centre plus at least one other of the catorgories listed (1) To support an educational program by a teacher, tertiary or post graduate candidate to study the Holocaust in view of promoting, developing and improving knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust. (2) To research an aspect of the Holocaust the candidiate could attend Holocaust museums, conferences or seminars locally, nationally or internationally They must be able to demonstrate its relevance to the jewish holocaust museum and research centre. (3) To support participation in the March of the Living study tour of Poland and Israel. Value The sum available for the awards will be a maximum of $5000 per applicant which may be offered either fully or partially, at the discretion of the Trustees. For More information and an application form for the Meyer Burston Scholarship follow this link The Shalem Center : Shalem Graduate Fellowships in Israel The center is for Jewish social thought and Israeli public policy. The fellowship of US$15,000 for the year offers guided independent study in areas of social sciences and humanities such as: Political philosophy Israeli foreign policy Jewish social thought and religion. You can research issues facing Israeli society today and participate in seminars, symposiums and workshops. fellowship@shalem.org.il www.shalem.org.il CAMPUS PROJECTS Hillel Fellowships See grants page for a number of fellowship opportunities under "Grants and Rewards" @ www.hillel.org Institute of Traditional Judaism Rabbinical Fellowships A stipend worth $20,000 (US) to qualified men who enter smichah program in (Australian) Spring. The Institute prepares Rabbis who are fully committed to Halachah aiming to bring Jews closer to a lifestyle of open-minded, observant Judaism. Write to: Rabbi Ronald Price The Institute of Traditional Judaism 811 Palisade Avenue Teaneck New Jersey USA fax: USA ( 201) 8010449 ALIYAH DEPT (The Israel Aliya Centre) 1. People who are making aliya and who register to one of the Israeli universities or colleges can have their tuition fees paid. 2. People who are going to Israel to study for one or two semesters can apply through our centre for a Lev Zion scholarship - the criteria is based on academic excellence. 3. People who are going to Israel on one of our programmes (e.go. Kibbutz Ulpan, Marva, etc.) can apply to us for financial assistance. Contact Erez Kapara 03 92725525 for more details. HEBREW UNI SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University offer a number of scholarship opportunities and financial assistance students to Australian students accepted to study or conduct research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Sir Zelman Cowen Trust Fund Who for? Students and academics wishing to conduct research at the Hebrew University; scholars on academic exchange; students enrolled in overseas student programmes are sometimes considered. Selection criteria? Assistance is granted on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Amount of grant? Varies from around A$500-$2000. Upon arrangement, can be used to subsidise flight or living expenses. Menasche Trust Fund Who for? Any student (whether currently enrolled at an Australian university or not) enrolling in overseas student programmes or regular degree studies at the Hebrew University. Australian students making aliyah may only apply for assistance from this fund for one year of their degree. Grants awarded from the Menasche Fund contribute towards tuition and accommodation fees and are paid directly to the Hebrew University. Selection criteria? Grants are awarded primarily on the basis of financial need, though some consideration may be given to academic performance and stated reasons for wanting to study at the University. Amount of grant? Varies from US$100 up to as much as $3000, depending on individual circumstances and on proposed programme of study. The maximum for a full semester of study is US$1500. Merit Scholarships Who for? Both Undergraduate and Graduate students enrolling in the Rothberg International school at Hebrew University for at least one full academic year. Selection criteria? Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Amount of grant? US$15,000 for Graduate students. (MA or graduate year program) and US$10,000 for undergraduate students (one year program) US $5,000 for student having done a single semester DEADLINE About March the forthcoming academic year. The Golda Meir Fellowship Fund Who for? Candidates for these postdoctoral fellowships may apply no later than three years after the completion of their dissertation. Golda Meir Fellows are selected on the basis of demonstrated excellence in their studies and promise of distinction in their chosen fields of specialisation, as well as evidence that they will benefit from the opportunity to study in Israel. The fellowships are tenable for a period of 9-12 months, and defray the cost of travel, tuition fees (if applicable) and reasonable living costs in Israel. For more info on Hebrew U scholarships call Victorian Friends of Hebrew University 306 Hawthorn Road Caulfield South Victoria 3162 Phone (03) 9272 5511 Fax (03) 9272 5510 vfhuvic@netspace.net.au www.austfhu.org.au Ha Sha'ar Award A program of Jewish Studies and Professional Development for Future Day School Educators. The goal of HaSha'ar is to transform Jewish day school education through thedevelopment of talented, knowledgeable, committed and reflective educators. It is designed to encourage graduates who are devoted to Jewish learning to pursue professional careers in Jewish education. HaSha'ar covers all tuition expenses in addition to awarding an $18,000 (US) stipend, allowing fellows to focus exclusively on their studies throughout the fellowship year. HaSha'ar fellows undertake an intensive twelve-month course of uniquely integrated studies in Jewish texts and the practice and ideas of education, with stimulating colleagues and exemplary faculty, followed by two years of full-time teaching in a day school. hashaar@beitrabban-drisha.org GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Each fellowship is worth $15,000 US. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree. Any candidate to an MA or full-year Grad Program can apply. AWARDS FOR SPRING Undergraduate scholarships of $5000 awarded covering tuition for Summer Ulpan and Spring Semester. Applications due about October and announced start November. The Nahum Goldmann Fellowship Intensive experience in Jewish living and learning for 25-45s who show serious interest in Jewish learning, have capacity for communal leadership and demonstrate professional and communal achievements.The program consists of morning, afternoon and evening sessions with lectures by outstanding Jewish academics from around the world. Afternoon sessions include workshops relating to topics of importance to the fellows. Room and board is covered and local community or supporting organisation pays travel. DATES About August LOCATION: Glamsta, Sweden. Applications by about February For more info: call Hillary on 03 92725641   Scholarship opportunity from Oxford Uni Who for? Graduates What is it? The Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish studies offers a 1 year course taught with a dissertation component after which candidates are awarded a Diploma in Jewish Studies. Intensive language training in Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish, and a choice of: Hebrew Literature, Talmud, Judaism and Islam, Israeli Politics, Holocaust and more. For more information e-mail enquiries@ochjs.ac.uk Web users.ox.ac.uk/~ochjs/ Return to the www.j-net.com.au Sitemap Page Return to the Jewish Melbourne Events Return to the Graham Friedman Jewish Melbourne Events List Return to the J-Net Home Page