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
Minority Teachers of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $7,500 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois ScholarshipHispanic Lawyers Scholarship Fund of Illinois |
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award $5,000 |
deadline January 24, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Hispanic Lawyers of Illinois Scholarship is available to Hispanic / Latino law students who have a connection to the state of Illinois. This can be defined as living, have lived, or planning to live in Illinois. Selection is based on academic merit, financial need, and commitment to the Latino community. View Scholarship Details |
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Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois ScholarshipIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Marvin Johnson ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Intel PhD Fellowship ProgramIntel Foundation |
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award Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Richard J. Schnell Memorial ScholarshipCommunity Foundation of Northern Illinois |
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award Varies |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Richard J. Schnell Memorial Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted into or are enrolled in an ADA - accredited dental or dental hygiene program, or a graduate post - doctoral program in Illionois or the Indiana University School of Dentistry. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Woodward ScholarshipIowa Newspaper Association |
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award Varies |
deadline February 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Illinois Veteran Grant ProgramIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver AwardIllinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) |
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award Varies |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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