Oscar Brandeis/Frances Levy Birshtein Scholarship and The Schwetz Scholarship Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation

2026-2027 Institute of Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: August 6, 2026 9:00 pm

General Eligibility Requirements and Administration for Scholarships

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jewish Studies Minor and engaged in a research project in Jewish Studies OR a member of Hillel at Old Dominion University.
• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student at Old Dominion University and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicants must submit an essay (not to exceed 500 words) and a CV or resume.
• These scholarships are administered through ODU's Office of Financial Aid.
• Availability and amount of these scholarships vary frorm year to year.

Name Name * First Last
Preferred Name
Email *
UIN *
Address Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Current Cumulative GPA *
Major/Field of Study *
Have you declared a Minor in Jewish Studies? *

Have you declared a Minor in Jewish Studies? Yes No
If yes, which courses have you taken/are you taking? Which semesters? *
Are you a member of ODU Hillel? (Hillel participation will be varified) *

Are you a member of ODU Hillel? (Hillel participation will be varified) Yes No
Class Status (ex: Soph., Jr., Sr.) *
Expected Term of Graduation *
A short typed essay, not to exceed 500 words, is required in addition to the application. This essay should focus on the applicant's goals for the study and engagement with the Minor in Jewish Studies or Hillel at Old Dominion University. *

Attach Files
Please upload a copy of your CV or resume. *

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Oscar Brandeis/Frances Levy Birshtein Scholarship and The Schwetz Scholarship Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation

Oscar Brandeis/Frances Levy Birshtein Scholarship and The Schwetz Scholarship Fund of the Tidewater Jewish Foundation

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