Jewish Studies Scholarship at California State University Northridge 2026

This scholarship is for students who have taken a course in Jewish Studies at CSUN and plan to take another Jewish Studies course at CSUN. Applicants must agree to enroll in an additional Jewish Studies course during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Please consult the course catalog for courses that count for the scholarship: https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/js/programs/ba-jewish-studies/

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCalifornia State University Northridge
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyCalifornia State University Northridge

Benefits

$1,000

Requirements

• One letter of recommendation must be requested and submitted via the myMatador Scholarships Portal
• Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms.
• Students must have a 2025-2026 FAFSA or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) on file to apply.

Should you have questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact Melissa Weininger at [email protected].

1. I have applied/will apply for Financial Aid for the 2025-2026 academic year.
2. Write a 500-word essay in which you address these three topics:
   (1) the impact of the Jewish Studies course you have already taken on your learning, outlook, and/or personal development;
   (2) how you would like a future Jewish Studies course to benefit you academically and personally;
   (3) why this scholarship is important for you
3. I am currently enrolled in, or have already taken, a course in Jewish Studies. Please click the following link for qualifying courses: https://catalog.csun.edu/academics/js/programs/ba-jewish-studies/
4. Please upload: Degree Progress Report
5. Please request: Academic letter of recommendation

Please note: If you receive Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview of your individual situation.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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