Jewish StudiesProgram

The Harris and Zelma Freedman Scholarship awards students first, second, and third place prizes for the best academic paper written in the field of Jewish Studies.

Who is eligible to apply for the Jewish Studies Essay Contest?

Any full-time student who wrote a paper on a Jewish Studies topic during the past academic year (Fall 2022 – Spring 2023). Students of any class standing are eligible to apply.

You need not be a Jewish Studies student, nor does the paper have to have been written for a Jewish Studies class. The important factor is the topic. As long as you wrote a paper in the field of Jewish Studies, you can submit it for this contest.

If you have questions about whether or not your paper fits our eligibility requirements, please contact Professor Tobias Brinkmann.

How do I apply?

To apply, please submit

• Your paper with a 1-page cover sheet. Essays must be submitted in the form of a Word Document with only a title.
• Cover sheet should include the title of your paper, your name, and the course and professor it was submitted for. Please note whether you are pursuing a Jewish Studies major, minor, or certificate.

If you receive a Jewish Studies Essay Award, we will ask you to submit a short bio about yourself to be featured on our website. In addition, you will write a brief blogpost about your paper and research to publish on the website and social media.

Applications Due: April 15th, 2023