Elizabeth Thompson Jewish Studies Scholarship

Jewish Studies is a remarkably interdisciplinary field, exploring ideas, movements, and diversity within the Jewish diaspora in its broad historical and geographical contexts. This scholarship will support students who are engaging in Jewish Studies and robust Jewish life activities on campus, which include gatherings for Jewish holidays and Shabbat, visiting speakers, and collaborative programs with other student groups at Earlham.

The scholarship application is open to those who have applied to Earlham. If you haven’t yet and this scholarship sounds perfect for you, apply now!

Scholarship Amount

This scholarship awards $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years.

Eligibility

Eligible students must apply to Earlham by the Early Action or Early Decision deadlines, be accepted and enrolled at Earlham College as part of the fall entering class, and intend to pursue a minor in Jewish Studies and/or participate in Jewish life in meaningful ways on campus.

Selection Process

Recipients are selected by the Jewish Studies faculty, in consultation with the Financial Aid Office, based on their involvement in Jewish life in high school, their demonstrated interest in Jewish Studies, a completed application form, and participation in an interview on Scholarship Day.

Renewal Criteria

To remain eligible, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and either complete at least one
Jewish Studies course each academic year and/or demonstrate meaningful leadership involvement in Jewish life on campus.