Robert H. Abzug Scholarship in Jewish Studies

The Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Texas at Austin serves as a hub for faculty, students, staff, and members of the public—from Texas, the Americas, and across the globe—who join in collaborative, interdisciplinary study of Judaism and Jewish cultures, histories, and societies.

The Robert H. Abzug Scholarship in Jewish Studies

Purpose: To provide scholarship support for undergraduate students at UT Austin pursuing a thesis, research project, or artistic endeavor on any topic in Jewish Studies.

Eligibility: 

Any undergraduate student at UT Austin pursuing a thesis, research project, or artistic endeavor on any topic in Jewish Studies.

Please note: Eligible students may apply for this scholarship once per year. Students may hold the scholarship in consecutive years.

Your application includes the following documents:

• Completed Application Form
• Resume
• A PDF of your current UT Transcript (non-official suffices)
• An essay of 350-500 words describing (1) the thesis, research project, or artistic endeavor for which you are applying for support and how it relates to Jewish Studies; and (2) how this research fits into or advances your academic or professional goals.
• Items 1 to 4 should be mailed directly to scjs@austin.utexas.edu when complete.
• A Letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member who is involved in overseeing your thesis, research project, or artistic endeavor. The letter should be emailed directly to scjs@austin.utexas.edu by the faculty member.