University of Pittsburgh, School of Arts and Sciences
PROGRAM IN JEWISH STUDIES
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
ETHEL M. HALPERN AWARD IN JEWISH STUDIES
for Undergraduate Jewish Studies students at the University of Pittsburgh
funded by the Ethel M. Halpern Endowed Fund for Students.
APPLICATIONS DUE: Monday February 14, 2011, 4 pm.
Undergraduate students are invited to apply for funding for any of the following purposes:
travel or living expenses associated with a study abroad experience involving Jewish studies;
travel or living expenses associated with participation in a summer language program in Hebrew, Yiddish, or another language relevant to Jewish studies;
travel or living expenses associated with participation in an unpaid internship program connected to Jewish studies;
travel expenses related to other study or research in Jewish studies;
purchase of books or other materials related to research in Jewish studies.
Awards of up to $1000 each will be made for projects in the Summer of 2011 or during Academic Year 2011-2012.
Halpern Awards may be held in conjunction with other University and external funding in cases where the project costs exceed $1000.
The following application materials must be received in the Jewish Studies office, 2604 Cathedral of Learning, by 4 pm, Monday February 14:
a statement of purpose explaining the proposed activities and how the activities will further the student’s undergraduate studies;
a budget of anticipated expenses, including a list of other aid applied for, and a statement of the amount (up to $1000) requested from the Halpern Fund
an official transcript from Pitt and any previous undergraduate institutions;
a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student’s work in Jewish Studies
Eligibility:
Full-time undergraduates in the School of Arts and Sciences
Have completed or be currently enrolled in at least one Jewish studies class (including Hebrew language) at the University of Pittsburgh
For any questions about the award, please contact:
Adam Shear, Director, Jewish Studies, ashear@pitt.edu.
