Brandeis University Study Abroad Scholarships

For the past 30 years, thanks to the inspiration of President Abram Sachar and the continued support of Brandeis alumni, professors, and staff, the Undergraduate Committee for Study and Research Abroad has administered a grant competition for students on need-based financial aid planning to study abroad during their college career. Please see the list of available scholarships below.  We encourage applications from all qualified undergraduates, especially sophomores whose GPA is at least a 3.0.  Typical awards range from $500 to $1,500. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of a project statement, a faculty recommendation, and for finalists, an interview.

  • The George and Gertrude Gerzon Endowed Scholarship for Eastern European Holocaust Studies was established to support student that have completed course work offered by the Brandeis University Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Program, who will be studying in Eastern Europe. Preference will be given to those who will be studying in Poland, or a program that includes course work or projects related to Holocaust Studies in Eastern Europe.
  • The Edward Cohen Scholarship supports students interested in studying abroad in Israel.
  • The Helen Ke Scholarship is available to students interested in studying abroad in China and learning Chinese. Note: this scholarship is the only Brandeis Study Abroad Scholarship that may be awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
  • The Epstein-Meyer Schindler Endowment for Overseas Study is available to female Humanities students interested in studying overseas. (This scholarship will not be awarded for 2009-2010)
  • The Joel Friedland Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship gives preference to students from the Midwest but any student with need-based financial aid may apply. (This scholarship will not be awarded for 2009-2010)
  • The Alberta Gotthardt and Henry Strage International Scholarship supports students wishing to study abroad in a developing country outside of the U.S., Canada or western Europe. (This scholarship will not be awarded for 2009-2010)

2009-2010 DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009

ELIGIBILITY:
Students eligible to receive financial aid from Brandeis University may apply for a grant to study abroad for Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Academic Year (2009-2010) or Summer 2010. The only merit scholars (e.g. JBS, Presidential) who may apply for a Brandeis Study Abroad Scholarship are those who also qualify for need-based financial aid. (Exception: Applicants for the Helen Ke scholarship for study in China may be considered regardless of their financial aid status.)

GUIDELINES:
Please read carefully the applicaiton form guidelines and instructions. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you all the best in your planning.

QUESTIONS?
Contact a member of the study abroad staff at x63483 or abroad@brandeis.edu.

APPLICATION FORMS:
Download the 2009-2010 Brandeis Study Abroad Scholarship Application (pdf)
Download the Budget Planning Worksheet (pdf)