Merit-Based Fellowships and Scholarships

Executive Educator fellowships are available at Siegal College. Recipients are usually chosen at the time of admission and selection is made on the basis of academic strengths and other qualifications. Financial need is not a factor.

Executive Educators

Students who apply for Executive Educator scholarships are nominated by a synagogue with a specific community funded position to fill. Only students who meet all admissions qualifications for the Master’s program are eligible.  Candidates should demonstrate:
•    Interest in working in the context of a synagogue
•    Potential to be successful doing sustained academic work in Judaic Studies   
•    Potential to be successful doing sustained academic work in Hebrew language
•    Potential to be successful doing sustained academic work in educational theory and practice
•    Potential for success working with families and adults
•    Potential for becoming an exemplary Jewish role model for children and families in our congregations and schools
•    Potential for success being a member of a cohort of adult learners
•    Potential for problem solving

Successful candidates receive full tuition remission.  In addition, they earn a salary with benefits provided by the Fund for the Jewish Future.  Educators admitted as Executive Educators are expected to meet all academic policies of the College.  They commit themselves to work in the Jewish education system of Cleveland for a minimum of two years after graduation.

Admission to the Executive Educators is decided by the Director of the Department of Education in consultation with the Education Department faculty, the Director of Professional Development of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and a representative of the Educator Directors Network.