Henry Weiss 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.
• Previous recipients may apply once per year and may hold the scholarship in consecutive years.
• Include a PDF of the current UT transcript; an unofficial transcript is accepted.
• Include two essays, each no more than 350 words: one on how the field has shaped knowledge and future academic or professional goals, and one reflecting on related work completed during the last academic year.
• Have a UT faculty member email a recommendation directly to the center.

About the scholarship

The Henry Weiss Scholarship for Jewish Studies Majors at the University of Texas at Austin provides up to $2,000 for the declared Jewish Studies major. The current application deadline is December 7, 2026. Applications include a resume and the required essays and supporting documents.