The Nachshon Project Graduate Fellowship Application (Non-Stipendiary Fellows) 2026

The Nachshon Project Graduate Fellowship offers Jewish graduate students the opportunity to participate in a three-year program of supplemental learning and leadership development. Please complete this application in full. Up to 20 non-stipendiary graduate fellows will be accepted each year.

Applications are due by October 15, 2025.

General Info

Legal First Name

Middle Name (legal)

Last Name

Preferred Email

Phone Number

Permanent Street Address

City

State

Zip

Country

Please upload a picture of yourself.

Undergraduate Degree and Work Experience

What year did you graduate from your undergraduate degree?

What was your undergraduate GPA?

Where have your worked/what programs have you participated in since graduating college?

Graduate Programs

Name of graduate institution:

Official name of graduate program/degree:

Expected graduation date

Background

Answers should be kept to under 500 words.

What is your Jewish educational background? (Please list any day schools, summer camps, youth programs, gap year programs, college or post-college learning programs, etc.)

Please share details about your Jewish and/or Israel leadership experiences. (Please include any jobs, internships, fellowships, campus positions, volunteer opportunities, etc.)

Professional Plans

Answer should be kept to under 500 words.

Please describe your anticipated career trajectory.

Essays

Essays should be kept to under 1000 words.

Vision for the Jewish Community: What is your vision for the future of the North American Jewish community? How do you see your graduate studies and participation in the Nachshon Graduate Fellowship helping you contribute to that vision?

Responding to Challenges Post-October 7th: Since October 7th, Jewish communities around the world have faced serious challenges, including growing polarization. As an emerging Jewish professional, how do you understand these challenges, and what role do you see yourself playing in addressing polarization?

Dialogue Across Differences: Describe a recent conversation in which someone expressed a view significantly different from yours. How did you respond or elevate the discussion?

Academic Documentation

Please upload a copy of your academic transcript(s) here.

Please upload a copy of your letter of acceptance to graduate school here.

References

REFERENCES: All applicants must provide a nomination form, completed by the dean or one of the directors of their graduate program. Please provide details of the individual you will be contacting to serve as your reference.

First Name

Last Name

Institution

Position

Phone Number

By adding my initials below, I waive my right to read the letter of recommendation sent to The Nachshon Project on my behalf.

The reference must submit their nomination form at: https://www.tfaforms.com/5099307. You must forward this link to your desired reference to fill out.

Please note: It is your responsibility to ask the reference to submit the letter at the above link, and to confirm that the letter has been received by our office by October 15, 2026.

Commitment Agreement

By writing my full name below, I affirm that the information I have provided is accurate. I understand that, if accepted, I am expected to:
- Fully participate in all required conferences, seminars, and practicums.

- Commit to the three-year program of learning and leadership development.

- Notify The Nachshon Project immediately if my enrollment status changes.

Full Legal Name

Date

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact GradSchool@TheNachshonProject.com.

Contact Information