For Graduate Students
Graduate Scholarships (Spring 2026)
The Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies is currently accepting applications for two (2) graduate scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students in the Masters in Holocaust and Genocide Studies program or the Masters in History and Archives program at 91影视 are eligible to apply. These scholarships are meant to recognize students with exceptional promise as emerging scholars in these fields whose interests intersect with the mission of the Cohen Institute. Our hope is that the financial aid provided through the scholarship will decrease the financial burden of tuition, allowing students to devote more time to their academic development through activities such as: attending Cohen Institute events, conducting independent research in the field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, or other related pursuits.
Scholarship Details
- This scholarship will be issued directly to the Office of Financial Aid to offset some or all of the cost of the student鈥檚 tuition. Please note that the scholarship covers tuition costs only and not any other fees.
- Student recipients of this scholarship can receive funding to cover the cost of up to eight (8) graduate course credits at 91影视 per semester. No refunds will be issued for leftover funds.
- Scholarships are awarded for a full academic year, beginning in the fall semester and ending in the spring semester. Scholarships cannot be applied towards summer courses.
- Each year, all graduate scholarship recipients are required to write a letter to the donor who funds this program to describe the impact upon their studies and their engagement in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
- Additional details pertaining to this scholarship will be outlined in the formal letter of agreement sent to recipients before their award is confirmed.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students in the MA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies or the MA in History and Archives at 91影视 are eligible to apply. Incoming students in each program are eligible to apply, but priority will be given to returning students.
- Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application, and that threshold must continue to be met in order to remain eligible each semester.
- Scholarship recipients can be enrolled in either in-person or online courses, depending on the nature of their program. There is no in-person residency requirement.
- In order to be considered for this scholarship, a graduate student must be enrolled at least part-time (at least 3 credits) each semester of the scholarship.
- Must have a clear interest in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
- Past recipients of this scholarship may apply for it again in future years, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. However, funding renewal is not guaranteed.
- If selected for this scholarship, the student must complete the necessary letter of agreement and be enrolled in the credits to be covered by the scholarship no later than June 22, 2026.
Application Instructions and Timeline
- Applications open: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Applications due: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Review of applications: Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Notification of decisions: By Monday, June 8, 2026
- Paperwork and course enrollment must be completed by scholarship recipient: By June 22, 2026
In order to apply, students must complete the form linked below before the deadline for applications. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Cohen Institute鈥檚 Assistant Director of Research in advance of the application deadline.
| Year | Graduate Scholarship Recipient(s) |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Elizabeth Guelpa, M.A. in History and Archives |