Spertus College

Chicago, IL

University Website:  www.spertus.edu/
Apply Online:  www.spertus.edu/jewishstudies/majs-admission-information

Coordinates: 41°52′26″N 87°37′29″W / 41.8740°N 87.6247°W / 41.8740; -87.6247

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is a leading educational center in Chicago, Illinois. Not affiliated with any single branch of Judaism, Spertus offers learning opportunities that are rooted in Jewish wisdom and culture and open to all. Graduate programs and workshops train leaders and engage individuals in exploration of Jewish life. Public programs include films, speakers, seminars, concerts, and exhibits — at the Institute’s main campus at 610 S. Michigan Avenue, as well as in the Chicago suburbs and online.

Spertus offers graduate degrees in Jewish Professional Studies, Jewish Studies, and Nonprofit Management – accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – as well as professional workshops and a range of public educational and cultural programs.

Honorary degree recipients from 1949 to 2011 have included Rabbi Mordecai M. Kaplan; former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Abba Eban; Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel; author, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel; author and Nobel Literature Laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer; feminist author Betty Friedan; actor Leonard Nimoy; and Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi.

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Spertus College College Scholarships

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Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Up to $7,500 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Illinois residents who are planning to become preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers. To be considered for this award, you must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and be of African- American/ Black, Hispanic- American, Asian- American or Native American origin. You...

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Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

award

Up to $7,500

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Illinois residents who are planning to become preschool, elementary or secondary school teachers. To be considered for this award, you must be a high school graduate or hold a GED and be of African- American/ Black, Hispanic- American, Asian- American or Native American origin. You...

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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois...

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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

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Up to $5,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Scholarship is available to students in Illinois who have been named as a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation, are U.S. citizens/permanent residents, and are enrolled in a postsecondary course of study leading to initial teacher licensure or taking additional courses needed to gain Illinois...

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $3,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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Marvin Johnson Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

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Up to $3,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Marvin Johnson Scholarship is open to any student who plans to attend an accredited four- year college or university within Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, or Kentucky. You must also be a child or spouse of a trucking company employee or of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company in order to qualify for this award.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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Description

The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Intel PhD Fellowship Program

Intel Foundation

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Varies

deadline

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Description

The Intel PhD Fellowship Program is open to PhD candidates at select U.S. universities who are working in fields related to Intel's business and research interests. The one - year fellowship includes a cash award, equipment with Intel architecture, an Intel mentor, and the opportunity to conduct research or an internship at Intel.

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Woodward Scholarship

Iowa Newspaper Association

Varies February 14, 2025 See Details

Description

The Woodward Scholarship is available to students pursuing study in journalism, communications, mass communications, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing or public relations. You must be attending a college / university in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin to qualify for this award.

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Woodward Scholarship

Iowa Newspaper Association

award

Varies

deadline

February 14, 2025
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Description

The Woodward Scholarship is available to students pursuing study in journalism, communications, mass communications, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing or public relations. You must be attending a college / university in Iowa, Illinois, or Wisconsin to qualify for this award.

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Illinois Veteran Grant Program

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Varies Varies See Details

Description

The Illinois Veteran Grant Program is available to individuals who have served at least one full-time year of U.S. Armed Forces service or served in a foreign country during hostile times, have completed their initial active duty commitment, and have received an honorable discharge. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have resided...

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Illinois Veteran Grant Program

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

award

Varies

deadline

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Description

The Illinois Veteran Grant Program is available to individuals who have served at least one full-time year of U.S. Armed Forces service or served in a foreign country during hostile times, have completed their initial active duty commitment, and have received an honorable discharge. To be eligible for this renewable award, you must have resided...

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Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Award

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Varies March 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Award is available to Illinois teachers or students who are pursuing a career in special education. To be considered for this renewable award, you must either be a graduating Illinois senior ranked in the upper half of your graduating class or hold a valid teaching certificate in an area...

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Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Award

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

award

Varies

deadline

March 01, 2025
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Description

The Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver Award is available to Illinois teachers or students who are pursuing a career in special education. To be considered for this renewable award, you must either be a graduating Illinois senior ranked in the upper half of your graduating class or hold a valid teaching certificate in an area...

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