Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship In Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust

Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship In Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust

2025-2026 Submission Form
The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is pleased to announce the establishment of the Fruma and Murray Berger Scholarship in Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust.

This $2,500 annual 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.

Click here to read more about Fruma and Murray Berger.

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:
1. Scholarly essay, play, or novella based on original research and demonstrates critical engagement with both primary and secondary sources.
2. 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.
3. Personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing the applicant’s academic background, future goals, and specific interest in the history of Jewish resistance.
4. 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.

For any questions, please contact info@holocaustmemorialmiamibeach.org.

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All documents must be in PDF format. Remember to submit all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarly essay, play, or novella based on original research and demonstrates critical engagement with both primary and secondary sources.*

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Works cited page that lists all primary and secondary sources consulted.*

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Personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing the applicant’s academic background, future goals, and specific interest in the history of Jewish resistance.*

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Statement of use of scholarship funds (maximum 500 words) explaining how the award would support the applicant’s studies and academic development.*

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I affirm that the work I am submitting for consideration is my own original work and that I have not used artificial intelligence or any similar tools in its creation. I understand that plagiarism, use of AI, or submission of work that is not my own will result in disqualification from this scholarship. I grant permission for my submitted work to be published, in whole or in part, by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, in print, online, or other media, for educational and promotional purposes.*

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