California State University-Fullerton (out-of-state)

Amount: $500 This scholarship was established in 2017 to honor Dr. Seymour (Sy) Scheinberg, a distinguished member and former Chair of the History Department. Dr. Scheinberg was a renowned scholar whose research spanned the history of India and the Himalayas as well as Jewish history. He was a pioneer in Holocaust education, receiving honors in 2004 for his "distinguished contributions to Holocaust education." This award continues his legacy by supporting students dedicated to the study of Jewish history and heritage. Must be an undergraduate major or graduate student in either the Department of History or the Department of Religious Studies Must demonstrate a clear academic interest in Jewish Studies Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at CSUF Enrollment at Cal State Fullerton for the 2026-2027 academic year Demonstrated interest in Jewish Studies through coursework, research, or community engagement Financial need Academic achievement and progress within their respective major