This year's application process is now closed, although recommendations are still being accepted.
Finalists will be notified via e-mail by Friday, January 23, 2009, and scheduled for interviews in February.
The Second Class of Shapiro Family Fellows will be announced during the week of March 8, 2009.
If you have any questions about the Shapiro Family Fellowship or the application process, read our FAQ or contact us.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Shapiro Family Fellowship, you need to:
- be aged 22 - 28
- currently live in the greater New York metropolitan area
- have made a previous trip to Israel
- be recommended by a member of your community who knows you well and is not a close relative
- have a valid United States passport
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
