2026 Minnesota Norway Education (MINNE*) Israel & Holocaust Fellowships

Scholarship Information

The MINNE program supports college student leaders as they gain in-depth knowledge of the Holocaust and of Israel. Awards for the participation comes through the MINNE Fund which is a fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas.

Deadline for application submissions is February 22, 2026 at 9PM.
Selected students will be notified of award by March 2, 2026
Questions? Please connect with Eilat Harel, eharel@jewishminneapolis.org

Applicant Information

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Street address

City

State

Zipcode

Email address

Phone number

Name of University/College

Current academic year

Emergency Contact First and Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Relationship to emergency contact

Narrative and supporting documentation

Current resume (please note 25MB max file size)

Letter of referral (please note 25MB max file size)

Photo ID (please note 25MB max file size)

Current transcript (please note 25MB max file size)

How did you find out about this program?

500 Words

Please share with us, in as much detail as you can, why you are interested in participating in this program and how you feel you could benefit from this program.

Upon your return, how do you think you could convey to others the knowledge you have gained through this experience?

500 Words

What are some examples of actions or activities that you have initiated that demonstrate your interest and willingness to understand other peoples or faiths?

Agreement and Signature

By checking "yes" below, you attest to the accuracy of the information you provided in your application. If accepted to the MINNE Fellowship, you'll be sent registration information and next steps for the trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 2026 with the JCRC.

Yes

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