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For International Financial Aid Applicants

Do you offer scholarships to international students?

Yes! We offer two full scholarships to students from regions where Yiddish was historically spoken, such as Central and Eastern Europe. These scholarships cover tuition, airfare, housing, and a small living stipend during the program.

What other financial aid is available for international students?

Anyone participating in the program, whether currently a student in an academic institution or a student in our program, is eligible to apply for full or partial tuition waivers, ranging in value from $500 to $2,000 USD. International students may be eligible for assistance with airfare or housing.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Applying for financial aid is part of the full application process.

For Domestic Financial Aid Applicants

What financial aid am I eligible for as a domestic student?

Anyone participating in the program, whether currently a student in an academic institution or a student in our program, is eligible to apply for financial aid. U.S. applicants accepted into the program may be eligible for full or partial tuition waivers, ranging in value from $500 to $2,000 USD. U.S. students are not eligible for assistance with airfare or housing.

We offer generous tuition waivers to serious and deserving students. However, in order to help the greatest number of students we ask that you look into other areas of funding as well.

  1. If you are a student at a university, please check with your department to see if they can assist you in any way. 
  2. Whether or not you are in a Jewish Studies program check to see if they can help you. 
  3. Check with your Foreign Languages Department(s) to see if they can help, whether or not they offer Yiddish. 
  4. If you are enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning, you may be eligible to apply for a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (FLAS). The deadlines and rules vary from school to school, so begin working on this immediately. Check with your Foreign Languages Department/Program to see if your school offers one. Learn more at the FLAS website.
  5. Check with the Hillel, or other Jewish student groups at your school.
  6. Check with your local Jewish Federation, either in your home city or where you go to school, or both.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Applying for financial aid is part of the full application process.