Jewish Studies Scholarship Information
Jewish Studies at Spertus Institute
Jewish Studies has been at the core of Spertus Institute for more than a century. Students enrolled in Jewish Studies programs represent a vibrant and diverse community of learners who bring many different perspectives, insights, and experiences to their study. Our programs reflect our key institutional values—academic excellence, community building, and inclusivity. Spertus prides itself on offering excellent and financially affordable degree programs; this is due to the generous support of donors and subsidies of the program as a whole.
Jewish Studies Scholarship
In making our programs as inclusive as possible, limited need-based institutional scholarships are available for students enrolled in the MA and Doctoral programs. Thanks to generous gifts from individuals and organizations who support Spertus Institute and our mission, we are able to offer scholarship funding where most needed.
We also encourage current students to seek funding from a range of national and local sources. For a list of suggested organizations, please download our scholarship guide.
Criteria
As noted above, Jewish Studies scholarships are determined based on documented need. The application form will require information about your need, as well as your plans for which courses you will take in the academic year ahead. In order to qualify, you must meet with your advisor prior to filling out the application so that we can confirm that the courses you plan to take fit with your degree progress.
All institutional aid is subject to both eligibility and availability. Scholarship amounts can vary and are applied directly to cover the cost of course tuition. In order to receive scholarship, students must remain in good academic standing and maintain satisfactory progress. A scholarship award is valid for one academic year and does not roll over beyond the year in which it was awarded. This scholarship award will be documented in your Populi account.
Application Period for Current Students
The Jewish Studies scholarship application period for the 2026-2027 academic year has closed for current students.
Newly admitted students who are beginning their studies in Summer 2027 may apply for scholarship below. Scholarships awarded in this application round may be applied towards courses in the Summer 2027 seminar or weekly terms, and students will reapply for scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Timeline:
- February 1 to March 15, 2027: Advising and Application period for newly admitted students
- Scholarship Applications due by March 15, 2027
- Scholarship decisions will be shared by email after April 2, 2027.
How to Apply
Students who are seeking scholarship support must use our online form below to apply. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee, and each applicant will receive a decision letter based on the timeline stated above for current students.
Newly accepted students will have the opportunity to apply for scholarship as directed following their acceptance.
Thank you for your attention to this process!
Current Students: Applications for Scholarship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year have closed.
Newly Admitted Students: To apply as directed by your advisor, click the button below to access the application form. You must meet with your advisor prior to applying for scholarship.