The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Scholarship
$5,000
Irving M. Glazer Student Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
$4,000 each
Deadline: March 2, 2007
The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University is pleased to announce the Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Scholarship for a freshman and the Irving M. Glazer Student Scholarship competition for incoming freshmen. One Borns Scholarship of $5,000 and two $4,000 Irving M. Glazer Student Scholarships will be awarded to three incoming freshmen committed to pursuing a major or an area certificate in Jewish Studies at Indiana University Bloomington. The scholarship recipients must be full-time students at Indiana University during the 2006-2007 year and maintain a good scholarly standing as a major or area certificate student in Jewish Studies through the funded year.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Candidates will be considered on the basis of outstanding academic and personal achievement. Students should have a GPA of 3.4 or above and have a record of academic and extracurricular accomplishment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a cover letter providing name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, with a signed statement of commitment to either the Jewish Studies major or area certificate; a high school transcript; a personal statement that addresses plans for academic work at Indiana University and the specific way that a major or area certificate in Jewish Studies will figure in the applicant's undergraduate education and career plans; a resume detailing extracurricular activities, awards, and honors; and, two letters of recommendation. (At least one of the two recommendations must come from a high school teacher well acquainted with the student's academic strengths and should focus on the student's academic abilities.) SAT/ACT scores will also be considered. Applicants need only submit them during the IU application process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: On or before Friday, March 2, 2007.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE: The scholarship winners will be announced in May of 2007.
Mail completed applications to Jewish Studies Freshmen Scholarship Competition, Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns Jewish Studies Program, Indiana University, Goodbody Hall 326, 1011 E. Third Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7005. Phone (812) 855-0453, FAX (812) 855-4314. Submission of transcripts and recommendations should be sent directly to the Jewish Studies Program.
