Hornstein to offer full scholarships for recently displaced federal professionals
Limited opportunity
The Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program at Brandeis University is offering a limited number of full-tuition scholarships for recently displaced federal professionals and contractors who apply to the in-person MA program for the Fall 2025 semester.
Through this scholarship, applicants can choose to pair their Hornstein degree with a Masters of Public Administration (MPP) or Masters of Business Administration (MBA), pathways that provide them with the fundraising, strategy and human resources skills they need to make successful career transitions into the Jewish communal sector.
Applicant Eligibility
The scholarship is available to federal professionals and contractors who have been laid off since January 1, 2025, as well as current federal employees who have recently been given written notice of their dismissal.
- This scholarship opportunity is time bound and limited to two students maximum.
- Received applications do not guarantee scholarship receipt.
- This award is not stackable with other Hornstein scholarships.
- Previously admitted/enrolled Hornstein students are not eligible for this discount.
- Awardees must not have outstanding financial obligations to the University.
- These scholarships are multi-year, renewable awards.
Even if you don't qualify for this opportunity, Hornstein offers generous scholarship packages for its in-person and online programs. Explore your options here.