Institute for the Study of Modern Israel
of Emory University
1256 Briarcliff Road A-427N Atlanta, GA 30306 404.727.2798 tel 404.727.2441 fax
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at Emory University
What is the Liebross-Mendelson Israel Enrichment Fund at Emory University?
What are the requirements and application process for an LMIEF award?
What are the requirements after receipt of an LMIEF award?
How can I make a contribution to LMIEF?
ISMI Undergraduate Travel Award Application Form
What is the Liebross-Mendelson Israel Enrichment Fund at Emory University?
On the occasion of their wedding in August 2004, Joanna Liebross (2000C) and Lee Mendelson (1994C) established the Liebross-Mendelson Israel Enrichment Fund (LMIEF), honoring the fact that Israel and Emory brought them together. To foster an association with Israel, LMIEF aims at facilitating an Emory undergraduate's academic or work experience in Israel, typically for a summer, but where merit warrants it, a semester abroad in Israel.
Typically a grant of $1,000 or more will be given to LMIEF grant recipients.
What are the requirements and application process for an LMIEF award?
Rising Emory sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have a GPA of 3.2 or better, have never been to Israel, and have plans to participate in a full-time academic or work program in Israel are encouraged to apply.
While knowledge of modern Hebrew is not a prerequisite for consideration for a grant, it will increase an applicant's chances for receiving an award.
Each applicant must complete an application in order to apply. Additionally, as stipulated on the application, each applicant must submit the following supporting documents:
- A 500-word essay, outlining the qualities, skills and expertise he/she will bring to the proposed experience, and how this experience will contribute to his/her academic and/or career goals;
- At least one letter of recommendation from an Emory faculty member (in a signed, sealed envelope);
- An unofficial transcript from OPUS; and
- A brochure/web print-out of the proposed service/learning organization.
Applications are due December 1 for spring travel and April 1 for summer/fall travel, and should be sent in duplicate to:
Institute for the Study of Modern Israel of Emory University
1256 Briarcliff Rd. A-427N
Atlanta, GA 30306
Questions can be addressed to Abby Horowitz, either via email or telephone (aqhorow@emory.edu, 404.727.3040).
What are the requirements after receipt of an LMIEF award?
Upon their return, recipients must:
• Submit to the selection committee a 1-page report of their experiences, within one month of returning from Israel; and
• Deliver one public presentation about (or published account of) their experiences, at Emory or in their home communities, during their first semester back in the United States. This could be at a civic organization or religious institution, or in a classroom setting.
How can I make a contribution to LMIEF?
Contributions to LMIEF are welcome and may be sent to "LMIEF," Director, Institute for the Study of Modern Israel, 1256 Briarcliff Road A-427N Atlanta, GA 30306
Such tax-deductible contributions should be made out to Institute for the Study of Modern Israel-LMIEF, and will be acknowledged by return mail.