Henry A. Bern Memorial Essay Competition in Jewish Studies 2013

Henry A. Bern Memorial Essay Competition in Jewish Studies 2013

FIRST PRIZE: $1,500

Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2013

Purpose: To stimulate and encourage undergraduate excellence in writing and research in the field of Jewish Studies. It is our goal that students will reach a deeper understanding and appreciation of matters relating to Judaica and Jewish civilization.

Eligibility: Any current Indiana University Bloomington undergraduate student.

Rules:

1.     The paper may be written on any topic relevant to Jewish Studies. Research papers, essays, and creative writing have been submitted in past competitions.

2.     The paper must be the work of a single author.

3.     The paper may be written in English, Modern Hebrew, or Yiddish.

4.     The paper may have been previously submitted in a course.

5.     The paper must be typed, double-spaced, with footnotes wherever applicable, and should not exceed 25 pages.

6.     The paper should be in MS Word format

7.     The student’s name should only appear on a "cover" sheet which should also include the student's ID number, local and permanent home addresses, IU email address, telephone number, and the title of the paper. This onformation is to appear ONLY on the cover sheet in order to keep the author's identity anonymous. Papers will be numbered for judging purposes. The student's name should NOT appear in the file's name.

8.     The title of the paper should also appear at the top of page 1 of the paper.

9.     Among the criteria considered significant will be clarity, focus and development of the subject or problem, quality of evidence, use of sources, and originality.

Deadline: Papers should be e-mailed in MS Word to iujsp@indiana.edu before midnight on Friday, May 17, 2013. Papers may also be emailed any time during the 2011-2012 academic year. Please include in subject line: "Bern Essay Submission".

The author of the winning paper will be acknowledged at the Jewish Studies Dessert in Fall, 2013.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Henry A. Bern by his family and friends. Henry Bern was a professor of Education at Indiana University where he was committed to teaching and the world of learning.

If you have questions, call 855-0453 or email iujsp@indiana.edu.