Scholarship Opportunity
African American Studies & Jewish Studies
Deadline: November 9, 2026
This scholarship provides financial support for UW–Madison undergraduates pursuing coursework in both African American studies and Jewish Studies.
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.
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.
Read more about the Center for Jewish Studies and Department of African American Studies joint field trip to New York City in April 2025 as a part of our ongoing partnership and mission to teach the history of African American and Jewish culture in the United States.
