Global Initiatives Scholarship

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Open to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ÌýBoulder Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Student on Global Seminar to Istanbul

The Global Initiatives FundÌýprovides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students engaging one of the Program’s core values, a global experience. The Global Initiatives Fund supports study abroad activities, global seminars, language programs, research abroad,Ìýand other activities in places like ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥, Turkey, Germany, Scotland, and elsewhere related to educational activities in Jewish Studies.

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UndergraduateÌýSubmission Guidelines:

Undergraduate students planning onÌýparticipating in a program and pursue Jewish Studies abroad may be eligible for this scholarship. Students will apply through Education Abroad's Ìý(not throughÌýÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder's Scholarship Application). The undergraduate scholarshipÌýis awarded on a rolling basis.ÌýIf you have questions, please contactÌýor contact Sarah Westmoreland, Education Abroad Program Manager, atÌýSarah.Westmoreland@colorado.eduÌýor 303-735-6124.

GraduateÌýSubmission Guidelines:

Graduate students apply for this scholarship in the Spring.ÌýApplications should be submitted to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥JewishStudies@colorado.edu by the deadlineÌýand include the following information:

  • CV
  • a statement of purpose of up to 500 words addressing how the global experience, research abroad, or non-ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥Ìýlanguage study program in question supports studies at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ÌýBoulder and Jewish Studies
  • an estimated budget (including expenses and revenues), and the total financial request, including information on additional funding sources applied for or pending
  • a letter of support from an advisor or other faculty member.
    • Please request your letter from your recommenderÌýin advance. Recommendation lettersÌýmust be receivedÌýby the deadline.

Graduate Submission Deadline:Ìý

Applications accepted on a rolling basis through March 15, 2025.Ìý

Questions about Jewish Studies scholarships and fellowships?

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Undergraduate Students: Please email Professor Samuel Boyd, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at Samuel.Boyd@colorado.edu

Graduate Students: Please email Professor Hilary Falb Kalisman,ÌýDirector of Graduate Studies, at Hilary.Kalisman@colorado.edu