Jewish StudiesProgram

The Jewish Studies Program annually award essay prizes for the best academic papers written in the field of Jewish Studies. 

Categories include:

1. Best Undergraduate Paper
2. Best Graduate Paper
3. Best Short Paper
4. Best Honor’s Thesis
5. Best Creative Project

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

Any full-time student who wrote a paper or made a project on a Jewish Studies topic during the past academic year (Fall 2023 – Spring 2024). Students of any class standing are eligible to apply.

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

How do I apply?

To apply, please submit

• Your paper or project with a 1-page cover sheet. Essays must be submitted in the form of a Word Document with only a title. If you cannot submit your creative project using a Word document, please make arrangements with Rob Jones (assistant director).
• Cover sheet should include the title of your paper or project, 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 or Project Award, we will ask you to submit a short bio about yourself to be featured on our website. In addition, you may be asked to write a brief blogpost about your paper and research to publish on the website and social media.

Applications Due: April 5, 2024