Open to CU Boulder Graduate Students

Sarah Gavison and Ida GoldbergerThe Goldberger Fellowship for summer research and study is granted annually to one or more graduate students at CU Boulder with plans to study or conduct research abroad or participate in an approved language study or cultural immersion program related to Jewish Studies. The scholarship committee looks for a strong academic record, demonstrated commitment to the Program in Jewish Studies, well-tailored plans for study or research, and financial need.

 

 

Submission Guidelines:

Students apply in the spring semester. Applications should be submitted through CU Boulder's Scholarship Application in Buff Portal by the deadline and include the following information:

  • CV
  • a statement of purpose of up to 500 words addressing how the study/research abroad, language study, or cultural immersion experience in question supports studies at CU Boulder and Jewish Studies
  • an estimated budget (including expenses and revenues), and the total financial request, including information on additional funding sources applied for or pending
  • a letter of support from an advisor or other faculty member.
    • In the electronic application, applicants will enter the name and email of their recommender, who will receive an automated email request and link to submit their letter. Please request your letter from your recommender in advance. Recommendation letters must be received by the deadline.

Submission Deadline:

Rolling Applications - Submit by April 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. MT. 

About Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger

Rabbi Daniel and Ida GoldbergerThis fellowship is generously funded by the Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger Jewish Studies Graduate Fellowships Fund.  This fund honors and pays tribute to Rabbi Daniel and Ida Goldberger. Rabbi Goldberger served as the rabbi at Beth Joseph Synagogue in east Denver for 20 years and the Hebrew Educational Alliance from 1979 until his retirement in 1994. In addition to being considered one of Denver’s most respected and best known rabbis, Rabbi Goldberger was one of the first members of the Jewish-Catholic interfaith dialogue and actively involved in the Martin Luther King, Jr. marches that took place in Colorado. Rabbi Goldberger passed away in 2007— may his memory be a blessing.  His wife of more than 60 years, Ida Goldberger, a leading educator in her own right, continues his legacy and dedication to Jewish learning.

Applying for Jewish Studies Scholarships through CU Boulder's Scholarship Application

Students: All applications for Jewish Studies scholarships and fellowships (undergraduate and graduate) should be submitted through the CU Boulder Scholarship Application in Buff Portal.

  • You can access the Scholarship Application through the Buff Portal by selecting "Scholarships" under the Finances tab.
  • In the Scholarship Application, please search for the name of the Jewish Studies scholarship you wish to apply for.
  • Students applying for Jewish Studies scholarships are not required to submit the General Scholarship Application, but we highly encourage students to do so in order to be eligible for other university scholarships that may require the application.
  • Please pay attention to specific scholarship deadlines and request any recommendation letters you may need far in advance.
  • View a step-by-step guide on how to apply for scholarships and fellowships through Buff Portal here.