The Samuel Mendel Melton Scholarship provides financial assistance to selected students at Kent State University. The award is for $750 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters, or $6,000. Students must enroll in one or more courses in Jewish Studies each semester.

Application procedure:


1.  Complete an Application Form and essay and return them to the Jewish Studies Program office (321 Bowman Hall).


2.  Submit high school or college transcripts, proof of ACT/SAT scores, and two letters of recommendation from teachers/professors as soon as possible.

Download the Mendel Application

Download the Samuel Mendel Application Form (PDF)

Please use Adobe Reader to fill out this application on your computer. Print and sign the application when you are finished.