George and Emily Severinghaus Beck Education Abroad Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Melton Center for Jewish Studies
Overview
This scholarship supports students who wish to study Yiddish at accredited programs in the United States or abroad. Priority consideration is given to undergraduate students who will be returning in the Autumn semester. Awards are conditional on formal acceptance to the chosen program and, for study abroad, Ohio State approval of student travel. Applicants should confirm program eligibility before applying.
Description: A targeted travel and study award for Yiddish language study, intended to offset program and travel costs for qualified Ohio State students.
- Supports Yiddish study domestically and internationally
- Priority for returning Autumn undergraduate students
- Award approval depends on program acceptance and institutional travel clearance
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be current Ohio State students and plan to remain enrolled the following semester. The scholarship favors students with prior foreign language experience, though any language background is acceptable. Selection gives priority to undergraduates returning in Autumn; graduate students may be considered if they meet enrollment requirements. Applicants must verify their enrollment status as part of the application.
Eligibility: Current enrollment at Ohio State, continued enrollment for the subsequent semester, and demonstrated prior foreign language experience.
- Must be enrolled at Ohio State at time of application
- Must plan to continue enrollment the next semester
- Any past foreign language experience qualifies
- Priority to returning Autumn undergraduate students
Award Details
The scholarship provides financial assistance for program and travel-related expenses associated with approved Yiddish study. Up to $2,000 is available and the award may be granted to a maximum of two students each year. Funding is contingent on acceptance to the chosen program and any required institutional approvals for travel. Recipients are expected to apply funds toward documented program costs.
Award Value: Up to $2,000 per recipient; awards are limited to two students annually and applied to program and travel expenses upon approval.
- Maximum award: $2,000 per student
- Up to two recipients each year
- Funds applied to program and travel costs
- Award contingent on program acceptance and travel approval
Application Requirements
Applications must include a completed form and supporting documentation that detail program costs and personal contribution. Required materials include a detailed budget, a copy of the Advising Report, the program acceptance letter, one faculty recommendation, and a 250–400 word personal statement explaining academic benefit. Electronic letters of recommendation are acceptable and should be sent to the contact below.
Application Requirements: Submit the completed application form, budget, Advising Report, acceptance letter, one faculty recommendation, and a 250–400 word statement describing how the program advances your academic goals.
- Completed application form
- Detailed budget showing program expenses and applicant contribution
- Advising Report and program acceptance letter
- One faculty recommendation (electronic letters accepted)
- 250–400 word statement on academic benefit
Application Timeline
Applicants must submit materials by the stated deadline in mid-February 2027. Early submission is recommended to allow time for program acceptance and, where applicable, Ohio State travel approval. Missing deadlines may disqualify an application. Applicants should verify specific submission instructions on the application form.
Application Timeline: Deadline: mid-February 2027; submit early to accommodate acceptance and travel approval processes.
- Deadline: mid-February 2027
- Submit early to allow for acceptance and travel clearance
- Late or incomplete applications may be ineligible
Contact
For questions about application materials or to submit an electronic letter of recommendation, contact the program administrator by email. Use the address below for recommendation submissions and inquiries related to the application process. If you need a current list of approved Yiddish programs, request it from the same contact.
Contact: For inquiries and electronic recommendation letters, email [email protected].
- Email for questions and recommendation submissions: [email protected]
- Request the current list of approved Yiddish programs via email
- Confirm any program-specific requirements before applying