2. Scholarships offered to Judaic Studies majors only
⬧Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarships
The Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarships offer Judaic Studies majors renewable tuition support of $5,000 annually for their entire undergraduate career at PSU (up to four years). Learn more [link] about the criteria and application procedures for the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarships:
Requirements/Eligibility for the Schnitzer Family Scholarship
· Field of study: Undergraduate students pursuing their B.A. in Judaic Studies. Applicants may be entering first-year students, transfer students, and current PSU students.
· Academic record/GPA: Selection will be merit-based with a focus on demonstrated academic rigor and achievement; Students must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
· Community service/civic involvement: Preference will be given to those applicants who are actively engaged in any kind of community service and/or volunteering activities and demonstrate leadership potential.
· Award limit: Students will be eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of 4 years.
⬧The Lorry I. Lokey Endowed Fund for Israel Scholarship
The Lorry I. Lokey Endowed Fund for Israel Scholarship provides between $1,000 and $5,000 annually for a Judaic Studies major to travel to and study abroad in Israel. Explore study abroad opportunities through the International Affairs: Education Abroad office.
⬧Shleifer Scholarship
The Lois Berlin, John May, Ida & Sam Shleifer Endowed Scholarship pays for the entire cost of tuition and fees for an in-state student. Awarded annually.