The Jewish Heritage Fund (JHF) Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing a minor in Jewish Studies on the University of Kentucky campus.
JHF scholars must meet the following conditions before applying:
- Be a current or incoming student at the University Kentucky
- Intend to pursue a minor in Jewish Studies at UK
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
If awarded, the scholarship provides $4,000 per year of study for up to four years of scholarship support.
If you have any questions about the application please contact the Director of the Jewish Studies Program, Dr. Martin Luther Chan. We have a history of supporting many successful scholars, so we encourage you to apply!
Deadline: Rolling
Successful applicants are required to do the following:
- declare a minor in Jewish Studies upon receipt of the award (if they have not already done so)
- Participate in a minimum of 2 events per semester
- Remain in good academic standing
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA in Jewish Studies Courses
- Work with a Jewish Studies faculty mentor on a capstone project in Jewish Studies