Apply Now! $2,500 Scholarship for Research on Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust
Deadline Dec. 31, 2025

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is proud to open applications for the 2025 Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship, honoring original student research on Jewish resistance. Please review the details below and consider sharing this opportunity with a young person who may be interested.

The Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship in Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust

This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student whose original work makes a meaningful contribution to the study of Jewish resistance—spiritual, cultural, and armed—during one of the darkest chapters of human history. The award is intended to encourage students to engage deeply with this history, helping to preserve memory, advance historical understanding, and inspire future generations with stories of resilience and courage.

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Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2025

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university.

Professors are encouraged to give independent study credits to students who complete their research requirements and provide a submission.

Requirements:

Applicants must complete the scholarship application form and submit the following materials:

• Scholarly essay, play, or novella based on original research and demonstrates critical engagement with both primary and secondary sources.
• Works cited page that lists all primary and secondary sources consulted. Citations should follow a standard academic format (MLA, Chicago, or APA) and include complete information so that sources can be easily located. Applicants are expected to cite responsibly and accurately to demonstrate the integrity of their scholarship.
• Personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing the applicant’s academic background, future goals, and specific interest in the history of Jewish resistance.
• Statement of use of scholarship funds (maximum 500 words) explaining how the award would support the applicant’s studies and academic development.

All documents must be submitted as a PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Prohibited Tools:

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate or write submissions is strictly prohibited. Any evidence of AI-generated content will result in disqualification.

Selection and Notification:

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee of Holocaust scholars and educators. The recipient will be notified in April 2026, and the award will be announced publicly on the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach website and through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.