Judaic Studies Program

Awarded to students who:

• have completed at least one year of full-time study at the University of Manitoba or have graduated from the University of Manitoba within the five years immediately preceding application for this scholarship, and
• are admitted to and enroll at Hebrew University in Israel for one year of study in the year in which the scholarship is tenable, and
• have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. For selection purposes, a high degree of weighting will be placed on the applicant’s cumulative grade point average.

Preference in selection is given to graduate students.

Students enrolled in study at Hebrew University at the time of application for this scholarship may also apply and will be considered eligible.

Upon completion of the year of study, all successful applicant(s) will be required to submit a report on their experience. Examples of topics to be included are why they applied for the scholarship, what they gained from the experience, their preconceptions, post conceptions and/or misconceptions and any other relevant personal or academic information. 

Application deadline: October 1

Apply for the Berdie and Irvin Cohen Scholarship (PDF)

Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who meets the following criteria:

1. has completed at least 30 credit hours of study in any program at the University of Manitoba
2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.0
3. has demonstrated community involvement
4. has completed at least one course in Judaic studies at UM
5. is enrolled part-time or full-time in any UM school or faculty or any other accredited university (Canadian or international) to pursue Judaic studies, in the year in which the scholarship is tenable, with the provision that:
   a) a student who is pursuing an academic program of study may register at any accredited university; or
   b) if a student chooses to pursue a theological program of study, enrolment must be at an accredited Orthodox Jewish post-secondary institution.

Application deadline: October 1

Apply for the Rabbi Dr. Moshe Stern Memorial Award (PDF)

Harry Silverberg Scholarship

Awarded to the student who meets these criteria:

1. attains the highest mark in any course in Hebrew literature
2. satisfactorily completes a full year of study in a degree program at the University of Manitoba, and
3. registers in the next ensuing academic session for the next year in course

Israel and Bessie Parr Prize

Awarded to a student who has completed a least one year of university study and has achieved high standing in a course in Hebrew language and/or literature.

Wolinsky Scholarship

Awarded to two students who have accomplished at a high level in courses in Hebrew.

Harry Berger Scholarship

Awarded to a student who achieves high academic standing in a course in Judaic studies offered by the Department of Religion.

Rose Dora Baru Prize

Awarded to the UM student who:

1. attains high academic standing in at least one Judaic studies course offered by the Department of Religion, and
2. has clear standing on a full academic study program with a grade-point average of not less than 3.0.

David Silverberg Scholarship

Awarded to the undergraduate student who meets these criteria:

1. has completed at least 24 credit hours of full-time study in University 1 or any direct entry program
2. has achieved a minimum degree grade point average of 3.5
3. has completed at least 6 credit hours in Judaic studies courses and has declared either a major or minor in Judaic studies during the previous 12 months
4. from among those who meet criteria (1) through (3), has achieved the highest combined average on their best 6 credit hours of Judaic studies courses
5. in the next ensuing academic session, is enrolled full-time in any UM faculty or school and has registered for at least 6 additional credit hours of Judaic studies courses.

Edith Rose Berger Prize

Awarded to a student attaining high standing in any course offered in the Hebrew Studies Program.

Gershon and Adela Grubert Memorial Prize

Awarded to a student who achieves high standing in the Hebrew Studies Program.