Merit Fellowships and Financial Aid

For MA Students

Students who wish to earn a master's degree in Jewish Education at The Davidson School (in-residence or distance learning) are considered for funding based on merit.

Thanks to the generosity of the Jim Joseph Foundation and The Davidson Family Foundation, The Davidson School is pleased to offer full-tuition fellowships for exceptional applicants to full- and part-time, in-residence, and distance learning master's degree programs, for those that apply by March 1. Those that apply after March 1 will be considered for generous need-/merit-based fellowships. Full-time students are funded for up to three years. Part-time (including distance learning) students are funded for up to three years, with the possibility of renewal for a fourth year.

Applicants for the merit fellowships must fill out the FAFSA form for research purposes. If you want to be considered for US Federal loans, please read our page on JTS Financial Aid.

For Full-Time EdD Students

Full-time students entering the doctoral program generally receive full-tuition fellowships and a significant living stipend for three years.

For All Students

Students who plan to pursue a career in North American Jewish Community should apply for a Wexner Fellowship sponsored by the Wexner Foundation.

The Wexner Graduate Fellowship / Davidson Scholars Program helps to support your leadership growth during graduate school. Participating in this program is a unique opportunity for leadership growth for those entering graduate school programs designed to train them to become Jewish professional leaders.

In addition to financial assistance for graduate study ($30,000 each year for up to three years), fellows become part of a diverse professional community that encourages learning about one's self as a leader though interactions with others with different points of view. To be eligible, you must be committed to devoting your professional career to enhancing the North American Jewish Community, be engaged in full-time graduate study starting in the summer or fall of 2013, and be between the ages of 21 and 40. All Wexner application materials must be submitted to the foundation by February 11, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.

Read FAQs regarding the Wexner Fellowship.

Students who have an interest in working in New York's Jewish communal sector may be interested in UJA-Federation's Wiener Educational Center's scholarships. Scholarship recipients are required to intern within UJA-Federation of New York's network of agencies, area synagogues, or day schools while receiving scholarship funds, and to work in those settings, in the UJA-Federation of New York catchment area, for a minimum of two years after graduation. Scholarship recipients also participate in a number of educational seminars throughout the year to grapple with some of the key challenges facing the organized Jewish community.

Learn more about UJA-Federation's Wiener Educational Center's scholarships and download the application. Applications must be submitted electronically to Rebecca Russo before February 15, 2013, and early applications are encouraged. Please contact Rebecca Russo with any questions.

The JCC Association Scholarship Program provides merit-based financial aid for students to use towards an advanced degree that will lead to or enhance professional careers in the Jewish Community Center movement. Full-time students receive up to $10,000 per year for a one- or two-year period to pursue graduate studies that lead to a professional career in the JCC Movement. As a JCC Association of North America Graduate scholar, each recipient will participate in a program of selected JCC Association educational experiences and career development seminars.

All graduate scholars must complete a field placement at a JCC during their studies. These placements will be worked out individually with the scholarship coordinator and the JCC. Applicants must be committed to beginning their career in the JCC Movement. Recipients agree to work in the JCC Movement for two years post graduation. Learn more about the JCC Association Scholarship Program.