David M. Rosenberg Scholarship for Jewish Studies Majors

Who can apply

• Formally declare the Jewish Studies major at the University of Texas at Austin.
• Submit the completed application, resume and required essays by email to the Schusterman Center by December 7, 2026.
• Be a first-year student and plan full-time enrollment at UT as a Jewish Studies major in the semester following the application deadline.
• Include an essay of no more than 350 words explaining the choice of major and goals for undergraduate education.
• Have an educator, mentor or another person able to comment on Jewish Studies interest and academic aptitude email a recommendation directly to the center.

About the scholarship

The David M. Rosenberg Scholarship for Jewish Studies Majors at the University of Texas at Austin provides up to $2,000 for the declared Jewish Studies major. The award supports first-year Jewish Studies majors continuing full-time study in the next semester. The current application deadline is December 7, 2026. Applications include a resume and the required essays and supporting documents.