Faith
{Brandeis University} Genesis: Jewish Leadership
The Genesis program at Brandeis University is an immersive, experiential program for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who have an interest in exploring Jewish thought, culture and identity through the lens of an academic discipline and as part of a vibrant, global community. Genesis participants choose one of six courses of study in addition to a Jewish studies elective called an "Expedition". Taught by outstanding faculty, courses and expeditions offer in-depth, hands-on study that take full advantage of the faculty and resources at Brandeis and the greater Boston area. Participants can expect to gain expertise in their academic course, a deeper understanding of their Jewish identity and powerful friendships with Jewish students from around the world.
💰 Scholarships Available
Bronfman Fellowship
Every year, twenty-six outstanding North American teenagers are selected as Bronfman Fellows. The highlight of the Fellowship is a five week, all-expenses-paid Summer Fellowship in Israel. Fellows engage in thought-provoking study and conversation and make lifelong friends. Our high-caliber educators focus on teaching a broad range of traditional and contemporary Jewish texts at a university level. Fellows encounter the land and people of Israel, study major issues in contemporary Jewish life, meet with some of today's most influential figures, and learn about themselves and each other. The Fellowship year continues with seminars in December and March in New York. Fellows continue their association with the Fellowship through our extraordinarily active, 1100+ alumni community.
{Saint Mary's College} Embody Summer Institute
Embody is a week filled with many things: Theological reflection led by outstanding faculty from Saint Mary’s College and beyond; Interactive sessions that incorporate what you learn into your life; Opportunities for engagement with the South Bend community through service. Explore themes related to being a young woman of faith: Talking about our bodies and how they help us live out our values; Examining what it means to love and how our relationships are integral to a life of faith; Being challenged to go beyond our comfort zone and into relationships with people who seem different.
💰 Scholarships Available