Scholarship opportunities
- Sir Zelman Cowan Universities Fund
- Joint Committee for Jewish Higher Education
- The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Scholarship
- The Max and Sasha Freilich Scholarship
- Bernard and Lotka Ferster Scholarship for first year Modern or Classical Hebrew
- Bernard and Rodia Ferster Memorial Prize in Modern Hebrew (HBRW2611 & HBRW2612)
- Ivan and Ursula Cher Prize
- Percy Joseph Marks Prize
- Other scholarship opportunities
Because of its relationship with both the University of Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Sir Zelman Cowan Universities Fund has been able to play a unique role in sponsoring an exchange of scholars between the two universities. With financial support provided by the John Hammond Trust, the Fund has established a Student Fellowship to support the Program of Student Exchange which has recently been re-ratified between the University of Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Fellowship provides funds for short-term student exchanges between the Hebrew University and the University of Sydney.
Who is eligible?
University of Sydney postgraduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study at the University of Sydney and who have received approval from the University of Sydney to attend the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as exchange students.
How to apply
Application should be made through the Exchange and Study Abroad Unit of the University of Sydney's International Office. Applications are invited from all disciplines and will be ranked on academic merit. Preference will be given to projects in the area of Semitic Studies.
Amount of Grant
Where an application is approved, support will contribute to the costs of accommodation during the period of exchange.
Closing dates: 30 April and 30 September annually.
Enquiries:
Sue Freedman-Levy
Administrative Officer
Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund
Department of Anatomy and Histology
University of Sydney F13
Sydney 2006
Tel/Fax: +61 2 9351 6558
Email: sueflevy@anatomy.usyd.edu.au or visit the website.
Through the generosity of the late Felicia Einhorn, the Joint Committee for Jewish Higher Education is able to offer a number of scholarships to support study or research of Modern Hebrew, Classical Hebrew and Jewish Civilisation and Culture at an Australian University (with preference or priority being given to the University of Sydney).
In accordance with the objectives of the Joint Committee, preference will also be given to candidates intending to pursue a career in Jewish education at primary, secondary or tertiary level at an Australian educational institution. Applications from international students will also be considered. The support offered will depend on the needs of the successful applicants, taking into account tuition fees and other reasonable and necessary expenses, up to an amount of $1000 per semester or term. You can download the following application forms (PDF documents):
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the most eminent tertiary institutions in the Middle East. Located in the ancient heart of Jerusalem, the Hebrew University caters to some 30,000 local and international students across a wide spectrum of courses and subjects.
The university is especially recognised for specialisation in various fields. This includes, classical and biblical languages (including Hebrew, Arabic, Akkadian, Egyptian and Greek), theological and textual studies of religion, archaeology, ancient history of the Near and Middle East and case studies in literature, liturgy and mysticism of ancient and modern religions.
The university is also well recognised for its leading role in international peace and security studies, conflict resolution, diplomacy, history of war and peace in the Middle East and contemporary Israel studies. Located in the vibrant and eclectic heart of Israel, study at the Hebrew University would enable students to meet fellow students from Israel and across the world.
The University of Sydney can offer academic credit for students who undertake a semester of study at the Hebrew University and there is also an official exchange agreement between the two universities. Please contact the Chair of department.
Scholarships are available and are awarded on the basis of either academic merit and / or financial need.
For more information call +61 2 9267 7144 or visit the website.
This scholarship, for the amount of $3,000.00, is donated by Drs Herbert and Valmae Freilich in memory of their parents.
The scholarship is available to a first-year undergraduate resident in Mandelbaum House. It is awarded on the basis of need, merit and the intention to follow a career in Jewish Studies. The balance is applied to the usual fees for accommodation at Mandelbaum House.
If you would like to apply, please forward to the office a letter of application accompanied by a curriculum vitae showing your academic results and other relevant information to Mandelbaum House.
Established in 1977 by a gift of $1000 from Mr and Mrs Bernard Ferster, this prize is awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest aggregate mark in 12 junior units of Modern or Classical Hebrew (provided that the academic work is of sufficient merit) and subsequently enrols in senior Hebrew units. Value $100.
This award was established in 1998 by Rodia Ferster with a gift of $2000 to perpetuate the memory of Bernard and Rodia Ferster. One prize is awarded annually to the student who demonstrates greatest proficiency in their third year of Modern Hebrew (HBRW 2611 and HBRW 2612). Value $100.
This prize was created to encourage the study of and interest in Jewish Civilisation and established in 2003 by a donation of $5000 from Mandelbaum House with the assistance of the Mandelbaum Trustees to honour Dr Ivan Cher, Honorary Fellow of the University of Sydney for his longstanding contribution to the cause of tertiary Jewish education. It is awarded annually on the recommendation of the chair of the department of Hebrew, Biblical & Jewish Studies, to the student who obtained the highest mark in 12 junior units of Jewish Civilisation, Thought and Culture, provided the work is of sufficient merit.
This prize was established in 1950 by a bequest of £1100 from the late Percy Joseph Marks. Six prizes of $200 each are awarded annually on the recommendation of the chair of the deptartment of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies, to the best candidates in the following subjects of Modern and Classical Hebrew:
- 12 junior units of Hebrew A;
- 12 Junior units of Hebrew B;
- 16 senior units in Modern Hebrew;
- 16 senior units in Classical Hebrew.
Each prize is awarded provided that the work in each case is of sufficient merit. Should no candidate's work be of sufficient merit in any one of these courses, an additional award may be made to a second candidate in another Hebrew course listed for that year provided their work is of sufficient merit.