Purpose

This fund was established by Elie Alyeshmerni, Carleton’s Hebrew instructor from 1978 to 1998, to honor his teacher, Professor Jonathan Paradise. Its purpose is to provide financial support to Carleton students who wish to learn more about the culture, history, and politics of Israel in order to better understand the global community in which they live. The student’s course of study in Israel is not limited by identity, belief, or political perspective. The amount of the scholarships will depend on the quality and number of proposals received, and on their travel budgets.

Eligibility

  • All Carleton students in good academic standing irrespective of religious affiliation or knowledge of Hebrew or Arabic.
  • Applicants should be rising sophomores and juniors so that each award recipient can come back to Carleton and share their experiences and insights.

Application Process

  • Apply here – application
  • Describe what you hope to do in Israel and why you want to experience living in Israeli society. You must be enrolled in a structured educational program, which need not be a university. Alternatively or in addition, you must be officially registered in a structured internship and/or volunteer program that provides important educational opportunities.
  • Explain the educational experiences that have prepared you for you time in Israel and how it will contribute to your Carleton education.
  • Two recommendations from faculty, or one may be from a work supervisor, or a religious educator who knows you well and understands your educational goals and capacity for studying, interning, or volunteering in Israel.

Deadline

All materials must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024.

Information Meeting:

Wednesday, October 4th at 8:00 pm in the Middle Eastern Languages Lounge, LDC 260.

Note: Although a firm choice of a specific educational program is not required at the time of application, students are advised to explore study options in Israel with Professor Stacy Beckwith, Professor of Hebrew and Director of Judaic Studies, LDC 261, x5307, before applying.