Jewish Studies and African American Studies Joint Scholarship
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Scholarship Opportunity
African American Studies and Jewish Studies
Deadline: Fall 2026 (Information forthcoming)
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:
- $13,000 for completion of 3 courses in African American Studies and 3 courses in Jewish Studies or
- $15,000 for completion of 3 courses in one department plus a certificate or major in the other department
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.
Questions? Contact scholarships@cjs.wisc.edu.
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.
