S. Daniel Abraham Scholars

ABRAHAM SCHOLARS | 2009 - 2010 APPLICATION

	PLEASE NOTE: Students are encouraged to apply for the Abraham Scholarship beginning December 1, 2008. The applications process will be closed after July 31, 2009. Applicants must have a cummulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrate exceptional intellectual capability. Official college transcripts must be submitted along with your application. A letter of reccommendation from your campus rabbi or advisor is also required. Abraham Scholarship applications should be submitted during the candidates senior year of college, and are awarded the scholarship following graduation. In special cases, graduate students or recent collegte graduates are extended the opportunity to apply for an Abraham Scholarhip. Candidates for the Abraham Scholarship must be recommended to apply by either a local Hillel director, a local campus Rabbi, or a Rabbi in the community in which the candidate attended college. You must submit a copy of your most recent college transcripts as the final step in your application. Transcripts should be sent to tamar@abrahamscholars.org or mailed to us at the contact address on this website. nbsp; Scholarships arr awarded on a rolling admission basis, and applicants are generally notified within four to eight weeks following receipt of completed application and college transcripts. If you prefer to email us a copy of this application you can download it by clicking here
	I was recommended to apply for the Abraham Scholarship by (Choose One) Campus Rabbi Hillel Director Community Rabbi Contact information for this Rabbi: Name Email Address Phone Your Information First Name Last Name Hebrew Name Address City State Zip Telephone Cell (USA) Cell (Israel) Email Address Age Date of Birth Nationality Educational Data List chronologically all the schools you have attended. If applicable, list expected graduation date in last column. Name of School Location Dates of attendance Major/Specialization Degree Leadership Data List chronologically the leadership positions you have held Organization Position Dates of term Professional Data List chronologically the jobs that you have held. Name of Company Location Dates Position Job Description Family Information Father's Name Mother's Name Parent's Marital Status Were your mother and maternal grandmother born Jewish? Yes No Father's Occupation Mother's Occupation Employe/Firm Name Employer/Firm Name References List two people who can serve as references for you: Name Phone Number Email Name Phone Number Email Medical and Personal History Are there any special characteristics of your medical or psychological history? Please describe the level of Jewish observance in the home in which you were raised, which synagogue you attended, and how often? Essays Please discuss your most meaningful Jewish experience and explain what being Jewish means to you personally. (Minimum 500 words) The Talmud (Shevuos, 39a) teaches �Kol Yisrael arevim zeh la�zeh: All of Israel is responsible for one another. What does this saying mean to you? (Minimum 500 words) What do you hope to accomplish during your time in Israel and why do you think you are the ideal candidate to become an Abraham Scholar? (Minimum 500 words)