BHI is committed to supporting the education of Judaic scholars, educators, and communal

professionals who exemplify excellence in their chosen fields. Students enrolled in TU's graduate

Judaic Studies and Jewish Professional programs have access to BHI's need- and merit-based

scholarship opportunities.

Scholarship application information and due dates

for 2012-2013 BHI Scholarships:

  •  Merit scholarship will be determined by the scholarship committee.

  • Need-based scholarships will meet Towson University criteria for need, and will be awarded based on ranking by TU Financial Aid office.

  • Students receiving merit and/or need-based scholarships from BHI must take 2 or more 3-credit courses per semester, are expected to help with BHI events, and write thank you letters to donors.

  • Students receiving Merit scholarship must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

      Procedures for applying for scholarship:

           Merit Scholarship

  • Submit a written request to the BHI office explaining your qualifications for a Merit Scholarship.

           Need-Based Scholarship

  • File FAFSA with the Towson University Financial Aid office

  •  Submit a written request to the BHI office explaining any special circumstances that should be considered along with the TU Financial Aid office FAFSA ranking.

  •  Email requests to mtaylor@towson.edu or mail to Baltimore Hebrew Institute, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

           Deadlines:

  •  All requests by current students for scholarship for the Fall 2012 school year must be received in the BHI office by April 17th.

  • All requests by new applicants to Towson University’s Judaic Studies graduate programs must be received in the BHI office by June 1st. *

  • Note: scholarship amounts cannot be assigned until the student has registered for class.

      Requests by current students received after April 17th will not be considered.

  •  Exceptions will be made for students entering a Judaic Studies program after June 1st.

For more information about BHI scholarships, please contact Michelle Taylor (410-704-7118). For information about FAFSA and Financial Aid/loans, please contact the Financial Aid office (410-704-4236).


 
Contact Us
 
Jill Max
Director, Baltimore Hebrew Institute
Towson University, College of Liberal Arts
8000 York Rd.
Towson, Maryland 21252
jmax@towson.edu
410-704-7120





Michelle Taylor
Program Coordinator, Baltimore Hebrew Institute
mtaylor@towson.edu

410-704-7118
Loryn Strauzer
Judaic Studies Recruitment Specialist
lstrauzer@towson.edu
410-704-4719