Scholarships

Annual funding for classroom training and field training in environmental activism

recognizes an outstanding published or unpublished paper, article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, and/or queer history completed in English by a graduate student. It is awarded in even-numbered years, covering work completed during the previous two years.

GIVE offers meaningful volunteer abroad programs that transform the lives of its volunteers, igniting new passions, and inspiring incredible personal growth. Work on sustainable development projects that drive lasting change — improving infrastructure, increasing educational opportunities, implementing freshwater systems, and protecting endangered wildlife.

The scholarship supports master’s students in the disciplines of public health or public policy who are pursuing careers advancing public policy related to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

stipend and housing provided for an internship program for undergraduate and two graduate students with a demonstrated interest in women’s studies, Jewish women’s studies or topics related to Jewish women/Jewish gender issues around the world. Interns assist HBI-affiliated scholars and Brandeis offices with research and administrative tasks. Includes weekly outings to research archives and places of Jewish interest, and discussions with Jewish studies and gender studies scholars. Each intern is expected to produce a work — an academic paper, a short story, a website, an art work — that is original and personally meaningful, and draws on creative and intellectual energies

Residential fellowships support postdoctoral research using Hagley’s research collections. Hagley preserves and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise to support research into the interaction between business and the cultural, social, and political dimensions of our society from the late 18th century to the present. Fellows are expected to be in continuous residence during the term. Two fellowships are available: one offers support for four months and the other offers support for eight mont

Residential fellowships are for Ph.D. candidates for the use of Hagley’s research collections. Hagley preserves and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise to support research into the interaction between business and the cultural, social, and political dimensions of our society from the late 18th century to the present. Fellows are expected to be in continuous residence during the term. The fellowships offers support for four months.

Priority will be given to those enrolled in academic programs that are focused on traditional weaving and advanced, artistic textile art. The scholarship may be used for tuition, materials, or travel.

For students enrolled in accredited programs in the United States and Canada. Scholarship funds are for furthering education in the field of fiber arts, including textile research, history and conservation; and may be used for tuition only. HGA Scholarship applicants can fall into one of two categories – artistic merit or scholarly research. Scholarships are awarded on artistic and technical excellence rather than financial need. The scholarly research category is recommended for those applicants focused on textile research, history, conservation, etc., rather than artistic mastery.

The Harry A. Blackmun Scholarship is awarded to seniors or graduates applying to law school. Preference is given to candidates with ties to the state of Minnesota.