Harry C. Sigman Scholarship

Study abroad in Israel
Scholarship Summary
The UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, a constituent of the UCLA International Institute, is pleased to announce the
Harry C. Sigman Scholarship which will provide scholarships to UCLA students for Junior year study in Israel. For the 2015-16
academic year, one scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $3,000. The Scholarship is designed for UCLA students from
any academic background who wish to gain first-hand knowledge of Israel and its people, and to share their experience with
others upon return to UCLA. This scholarship is made possible by a generous endowment gift from Harry C. Sigman to
encourage students of diverse backgrounds to study in Israel. Additional scholarships will be available in future years.
Eligibility
• Full-time UCLA undergraduate or law student
• Undergraduates will complete one full-time year at UCLA after returning from Israel (undergrad requirement only)
• Attending a semester or year program at an institution of higher education in Israel. Institutions may include (but are not
limited to) Ben-Gurion University, Hebrew University, IDC Herzliya, the Technion, Tel Aviv University, or University of Haifa.
Institutions must be approved by UCLA such that academic credit will be transferable.
• No prior experience living or studying in Israel for a period > 4 weeks
• Minimum 3.0 cum GPA
This scholarship will be awarded through a competitive application process. Selection will be based solely on merit. Preference
will be given to applicants who complete at least one course that qualifies for the UCLA Minor in Israel Studies before leaving for
Israel. Religion or ethnicity will not be criterion of eligibility.
Application Deadlines
• April 1, 2015 for students attending programs beginning in fall 2015
• October 1, 2015 for students attending programs beginning in spring 2016
Application Instructions
• Complete the attached scholarship application form
• Prepare your official transcript, personal statement, and letter of recommendation (see pg. 4 for instructions)
• Email all materials above to [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed by the Harry C. Sigman Scholarship Committee; top applicants will be interviewed. Award
announcements will be made by April 29, 2015 for students attending fall 2015 programs and by October 29, 2015 for students
attending spring 2016 programs. For more information, please contact Angie Platt at [email protected].
I.
Personal Information
Name (LAST, First, MI):
UID#:
Date of Birth:
Email Address:
Phone #:
II.
Academic Information
UCLA Student Type:
Undergraduate
UCLA Class Standing:
FR
Law Student
SO
JR
SR
N/A
UCLA Major(s):
UCLA Minor(s):
Cum GPA:
Have you taken (or are you planning to take) a course that qualifies for the UCLA Minor in Israel Studies?
Yes
No
If yes, please list the course, term of completion, and instructor:
III.
Study Abroad in Israel Information
Please tell us about any prior experience you have had living, traveling, or studying in Israel (200 words or less):
Anticipated study abroad institution in Israel:
Anticipated study abroad term:
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Year 2015-16
Proposed study abroad coursework (to the best of your knowledge at this time):
Course Name
I have spoken to my academic advisors about how my study abroad coursework may/may not fulfill my UCLA
degree requirements:
Yes
No
IV.
Authorization for Information Release
I certify that all of the information reported in my application packet for the Harry C. Sigman Scholarship is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of my personal and academic information (name,
home university, student type, class standing, major/minor, study abroad institution, and proposed studies) to the
donor and the Harry C. Sigman Scholarship Committee for the purpose of being considered for this scholarship. If I
am selected as a scholarship recipient, I authorize the release of my information for the purposes of publicity and
recognition. I agree to permit the UCLA International Education Office and the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel
Studies to share select personal information about my study abroad experience in publicity material.
If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I also agree to help promote the study abroad programs in Israel and the
Harry C. Sigman Scholarship by sharing my experiences in one or two activities to be agreed upon by myself and the
UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.
Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
V.
Attach
• Official Transcript (PDF)
Please open the transcript envelope to scan.
• Personal Statement (PDF)
Please write an essay (1000 words or less) commenting on the following:
1. Why do you want to study abroad in Israel? (academic, career, and personal objectives)
2. How have you prepared or how will you prepare for your study abroad in Israel? (coursework, language
prep, personal experiences or skills)
You are invited to include any additional information you feel is pertinent.
• Letter of Recommendation (PDF)
LOR should be written by a UCLA faculty member who has taught one or more of your academic courses. The
LOR may be submitted directly to the scholarship applicant by hand or email, or by email to the UCLA
International Education Office at [email protected].