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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What
is the Maslin
Enrichment Fund for Jewish Communal Association?
What are the requirements and application process for an MEFJCA award?
What are the requirements after receipt of an MEFJCA award?
How can I make a contribution to MEFJCA?
ISMI Undergraduate Travel Award Application Form
What is the Maslin Enrichment Fund for Jewish Communal Association?
The Fund was established in 2005 by Kristy and Jon Maslin (1980C) through The Reitman Foundation, for the purpose of facilitating an Emory undergraduate's work, communal, or academic experience in Israel or in another foreign country where Jewish communal engagement is sought. Because Emory University offers financial assistance to students interested in summer language programs, MEFJCA will not entertain applications for language support. Here are some examples of programs we have in mind that the Fund would sponsor annually. This list is only suggestive; it is not meant to be exclusive.
- a rising junior, majoring in sociology, who is interested in women's issues, might want to work for two months in a women's shelter in Jerusalem;
- a rising senior, a history or international relations major, might have the linguistic ability and character to work in a Jewish camp in Budapest;
- a pre-med student might want to work in a medical laboratory in Tel Aviv;
-a student interested in public health might be a work-study student for a local health care facility in the Jewish community located in Lima, Peru.
Typically a grant of up to $3,000 will be given to pay for lodging, travel and related educational expenses.
What are the requirements and application process for an MEFJCA award?
Rising Emory sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have a GPA of 3.2 or better, and have plans to either participate in a full-time academic or work program or engage with a foreign Jewish community are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge of a foreign language is not a prerequisite for consideration for a Fund grant; however, knowledge of the language being used 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 MEFJCA award?
Upon their return, recipients must:
• Submit to the selection committee a 2-page report of their experiences, within one month of returning; and
• Deliver two public presentations about (or published accounts of) their experiences at Emory and/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 MEFJCA?
Contributions to the Fund are welcome and may be sent to Institute for the Study of Modern Israel, 1256 Briarcliff Road A-427N Atlanta, GA 30306.
Such tax-deductible contributions should be made out to the Institute for the Study of Modern Israel - MEFJCA and will be acknowledged by return mail.