Dear Applicant,
The Linden Scholarship Fund provides financial support to young people from the Charlottesville area (including those from other areas who go to school at UVA), who are interested in living in Israel and want to engage in dialogue with youth from Arab and Palestinian backgrounds. A short description of the fund is below.
The application process is straightforward. Fill out the linked form and send it in by February 1, 2012. Some who apply may be invited for interviews. We will announce the recipients in May. Scholarships range from $1,000-$3,000 per recipient.
Please note that scholarship recipients will be expected to find a way to share with others what they have gained from their Israel experience after they return. There are many creative ways to do this. We encourage you to give this some thought before filling out the application form.
The Application Form can be found by clicking here.
If you have questions about this fund, or the application process, you can reach me at:
Office: (434) 979-6421
Home: (434) 978-7775
russlinden@earthlink.net
Thanks for your interest in the Linden Scholarship. I look forward to hearing from you,
Russ Linden
Samuel and Evelyn Linden Scholarship Fund
The Samuel and Evelyn Linden Scholarship Fund is a program for Jewish youth from the Charlottesville area. Its purpose is to promote peace and social justice among Jews, Arabs and Palestinians. It does this by providing financial support to young Jewish adults, ages 18-24, who want to go to Israel and learn about the needs and aspirations of Israelis and their neighbors. Scholarships range from $1,000-$3,000.
Encouraging dialogue among Jewish, Arab and Palestinian youth is an important aspect of the Fund. There are many programs open to Americans that involve such dialogue. Those applying for a Linden Scholarship may use it for a summer program in Israel, or to study in Israel for one-to-two semesters.
Interested youth should complete an application form and write a 1-2 page essay that explains their interest in going to Israel, how they believe their trip will help them, and how they can “give something back” on their return.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to give something back on their return by finding ways to communicate with others about their experience. They could do this by giving talks to high school or college classes, writing an article for a school or local paper, participating on a panel discussion, leading a seminar on some issue they learned about in Israel, etc.
