Samuel Sugarman Scholarship Award
Sam Sugerman was a man devoted to the advancement and security of the Jewish People, the perpetuation of our heritage, and the welfare of Temple Adath Yeshurun. He served the Temple nobly and with distinction, always concerned with the quality of Jewish life.
A $500 scholarship is award annually in his name at the TAY Brotherhood BBQ and Annual Meeting in June.
To qualify you must be a high school senior or full time post-secondary school student (up to age 25) and a member in good standing of TAY.
The Details
The Annual Samuel Sugerman Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of a 500-word (or fewer) essay. Judgment will be based on the structure, content, and the manner in which the writer treats the chosen subject. The activities of the student, both curricular and extracurricular, will be a strong consideration.
In an essay, not to exceed 500 words, describe why you feel qualified for the scholarship that bears his name. Be sure to include your background, your Jewish and secular activities, and your goals.
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Each applicant must be a member of a TAY family in good standing. TAY Brotherhood reserves the right to have the winning essay read at the BBQ and to publish all the submitted essays in the Bulletin.
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The cover page of the essay must have your name, address, phone number, parent’s name and address, the name of the secondary school you attend (or will be attending), and the expected year of your graduation. To qualify, you must be a high school senior or post-secondary school student (up to age 25)
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Essays must be typed, double spaced, and placed in a sealed envelope marked “Samuel Sugerman Scholarship Essay.”
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The winner of the $500 cash award will be announced at the Brotherhood Annual Meeting and BBQ in June, and the presentation will be made that night.