Established through the generosity of Margaret and James Wiviott, and named for the 12th-century Jewish rabbi, philosopher, and Torah scholar, the Maimonides Scholarship in Jewish Studies offers substantial tuition support for Jewish Studies majors who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need.
Eligibility: Applicants must have declared majors in Jewish Studies at UW-Madison. If you have not yet declared a major but intend to do so, please contact Gwen Walker, Associate Director and Academic Advisor in Jewish Studies at associate-director@cjs.wisc.edu.
Award: Successful applicants who maintain their progress in the major will receive $12,500/year for two years.
To Apply: Download the Maimonides Scholarship Application Form and submit it to the Scholarship Committee at scholarships@cjs.wisc.edu with the required documentation
Potential impact on financial aid
Please note that receiving an award may affect your financial aid package. To learn more, contact the UW-Madison Office of Financial Aid at finaid@finaid.wisc.edu. Scholarship payments are made to students’ tuition accounts or paid via UW payroll, depending on residency status.