Scholarship Reconsideration

Students studying in Israel who have been previously admitted to the Honors Program and awarded an academic scholarship may request reconsideration by the Honors Committee in light of recent accomplishments. Those requesting reconsideration must submit the following:

• The Scholarship Reconsideration Form (PDF)
• The Reconsideration Statement. The statement should describe how the applicant has grown in the year since the original application.
• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or administrator at the applicant's Israel school
• An additional Honors Admissions Essay (optional). The essay should be 400-500 words, and its topic should be chosen from among the topics below. Note that the essay is not mandatory.

• Category A (autobiographical):  

  •  Robert Fulghum said: “All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten.”  What is the most important lesson you learned as a young child?
  • If you could claim credit for one invention, what would it be and why? 

  Category B (general):   

  • “It takes much bravery to stand up to our enemies but we need as much bravery to stand up to our friends” (Albus Dumbledore). In what ways does this wisdom resonate with your personal experience? 

  • Over the course of history, Jewish communities have been challenged in many ways. Describe a significant challenge facing the Jewish community today and suggest some ways to work toward meeting that challenge.  

   

All submissions for reconsideration must be received by December 27, 2012. Once the above materials have been submitted, the applicant must contact the S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program office to arrange an interview, which will be held in January at YU's Joseph and Caroline Gruss Campus in Jerusalem (40 Duvdevani Street).