How to Apply

 
2011 Shapiro Family Fellowship Application
All applications are due by 5 p.m. EST on December 31, 2010.
* field required
GENERAL INFORMATION
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
E-Mail*
Address Line 1*
Address Line 2
City*
State*
Zip*
Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Cell (xxx) xxx-xxxx*
PERMANENT ADDRESS
Same as above (If your permanent address is same as entered above, check box below and it is not necessary to fill in your address information again)*
No
Yes
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State
Zip
Are you a U.S. citizen?*
Gender*
Date of Birth*
Please attach a current photo of yourself. If you're selected as a fellow, your photo will become part of your profile on this site.*
ACADEMIC HISTORY
Graduate Program Information
School
Program Name
Degree
Have you completed this program?
Graduation Date
(Please supply anticipated graduation date if you're still in school)
Undergraduate Information
School
Graduation Year (xxxx)
Major
List any awards or honors you received as an undergraduate
List any fellowships you received as an undergraduate
EMPLOYMENT/INTERNSHIP HISTORY
To complete this section of the application, attach your resume or, if you prefer, enter employment and internship information in the fields below.
I prefer to:
Please attach a current resume as a Word or PDF document (.doc or .pdf) or enter your employment/internship information below.
Organization 1
Job Title
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Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 2
Job Title
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Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 3
Job Title
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To
Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 4
Job Title
From
Supervisor Phone
COMMUNITY-SERVICE HISTORY
Organization 1
From
To
Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 2
From
To
Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 3
To
Supervisor Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Organization 4
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Supervisor Phone
ISRAEL TRAVEL HISTORY
When was your first trip to Israel?*
What type of trip did you take?*
Family Trip
Organized Trip
Other
Personal Trip with Friends
Briefly describe the trip*
Have you been to Israel since your first trip?*
If yes, please describe your subsequent trip(s)
ESSAY QUESTIONS
What accomplishments are you most proud of?*
(please limit your answer to 250 words)
Please choose two of the topics below and create an essay or presentation of no more than 300 words for each.
Put as much of yourself as possible into the essays; we're interested in your opinions and your character.
You'll first see a list of five essay topic options, followed by fields that allow you to state your essay preferences and upload your submissions.
You can attach your submissions as Word, PDF, PowerPoint, or Keynote documents.
Essay Topic Options
1. Describe the role of passion in your life.
2. Tell us your thoughts about community involvement and tzedakah.
3. Write the "State of the Nation" news article that you would like to read about Israel 50 years from now.
4. Create a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation about a performance or artwork that you created or were part of.
5. Share an important event in the development of your Jewish identity.
ESSAY ONE: I choose essay topic:*
Essay One Upload*
ESSAY TWO: I choose essay topic:*
Essay Two Upload*
LOGISTICS
I understand that if I am selected for further consideration, I will need to participate in an in-person interview in Manhattan in February 2011.*
How did you find out about the Shapiro Family Fellowship?*
I understand that if selected for the Shapiro Family Fellowship that I am requested to participate in all pre and post Israel trip meetings and on the Israel trip in its entirety, no exceptions.*
By checking this box I acknowledge that I have read the terms and conditions and agree to be bound by such terms.*

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