Joint Scholarship in African American and Jewish Studies

This scholarship provides financial support to a student pursuing coursework in both African American studies and Jewish Studies. Learning about African Americans and Jews will encourage students to delve into the history of two minority groups whose distinct experiences illuminate questions of race and ethnicity. By taking courses in these fields, students will gain a deeper understanding of both groups and their encounters with American society as a whole.

The successful applicant will receive:

up to $13,000 for completion of 3 courses in African American Studies and 3 courses in Jewish Studies
The maximum amount of the award is subject to federal, state, and UW rules regarding financial aid

OR

up to $15,000 for completion of 3 courses in one department plus a certificate or major in the other department
The maximum amount of the award is subject to federal, state, and UW rules regarding financial aid

Eligibility:

To apply for the scholarship, students must have taken (or be currently taking) at least one course in Jewish Studies or African American Studies.

For application instructions, please click here.

To learn more about a certificate or major in each department:

African American Studies Certificate
African American Studies Major
Jewish Studies Certificate
Jewish Studies Major

To view courses offered by each department:
African American Studies Courses
Jewish Studies Courses

Please note that receiving an award may affect your financial aid package.
To learn more, contact the UW-Madison Office of Financial Aid at finaid@finaid.wisc.edu.
Scholarship payments are made to students’ tuition accounts or paid via UW payroll,
depending on residency status.