Fellowships and Scholarships

Please select your program(s) of interest below to view available scholarships and fellowships:

Arthur and Belle Lind Endowed Fellowship
Established by Bernard ’63 and Sonja Lind in 2007, this fund is awarded annually to a Brandeis undergraduate or Heller graduate student with preference to a student from Africa, preferably from the Republic of Ghana, or from one of the Eastern Caribbean States, preferably from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Charles and Francene Rodgers Endowed Scholarship
The Rodgers Endowed Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Charles, PhD’78, and Fran Rodgers. This scholarship is available for any Heller student enrolled in a full-time degree program. International candidates are preferred.

Coexistence Endowed Fellowship
The Coexistence Endowed Fellowship was created in honor of the Dalai Lama’s visit in 1998 for one Tibetan and one Chinese student enrolled in the MA SID, MA COEX, MS or MBA programs at the Heller School. This fellowship promotes the peaceful coexistence of these two communities in the world today.

David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship
The David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship was created in 2014 by David Squire, a Trustee Emeritus at Brandeis. It is awarded to an outstanding graduate student at the Masters or PhD level at the Heller School. This scholarship reflects Mr. Squire’s unwavering commitment to Brandeis University and the Heller School. He continues to be very involved with many colleagues on campus. He is a regular attendee at Heller events, including major event series and student capstone presentations. He is an emeritus member of the Brandeis Trustees and the Heller Board of Advisors.

Frieze Fellowship
The Frieze Fellowship provides tuition assistance to a domestic minority student. The ideal candidate will be a domestic or minority student in the MA SID, MA COEX, MBA, MPP, or MS GHPM program.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

Mary I. Jagoda '05 Endowed Fellowship
This scholarship in memory of Mary Jagoda ’05, who died while an undergraduate at Brandeis, was made possible through a generous gift from her parents. Women who attended Brandeis as undergraduates are preferable.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Arthur and Belle Lind Endowed Fellowship
Established by Bernard ’63 and Sonja Lind in 2007, this fund is awarded annually to a Brandeis undergraduate or Heller graduate student with preference to a student from Africa, preferably from the Republic of Ghana, or from one of the Eastern Caribbean States, preferably from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Charles and Francene Rodgers Endowed Scholarship
The Rodgers Endowed Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Charles, PhD’78, and Fran Rodgers. This scholarship is available for any Heller student enrolled in a full-time degree program. International candidates are preferred.

Coexistence Endowed Fellowship
The Coexistence Endowed Fellowship was created in honor of the Dalai Lama’s visit in 1998 for one Tibetan and one Chinese student enrolled in the MA SID, MA COEX, MS or MBA programs at the Heller School. This fellowship promotes peaceful coexistence of these two communities in the world today.

David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship
The David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship was created in 2014 by David Squire, a Trustee Emeritus at Brandeis. It is awarded to an outstanding graduate student at the Masters or PhD level at the Heller School. This scholarship reflects Mr. Squire’s unwavering commitment to Brandeis University and the Heller School. He continues to be very involved with many colleagues on campus. He is a regular attendee at Heller events, including major event series and student capstone presentations. He is an emeritus member of the Brandeis Trustees and the Heller Board of Advisors.

Frieze Fellowship
The Frieze Fellowship provides tuition assistance to a domestic minority student. The ideal candidate will be a domestic or minority student in the MA SID, MA COEX, MBA, MPP, or MS GHPM program.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

Jake Jagoda Memorial Scholarship Endowment
This scholarship was made possible through a generous gift from the parents of Jake Jagoda, lost at the World Trade Center on September 11th. Jake was an avid fisherman and students in the MA SID program interested in water resources are preferred.

James Sabourin Fellowship for Sustainable International Development
The James Sabourin Fellowship for Sustainable International Development was created in memory of a Heller staff member and long-time director of international admissions, Jim Sabourin. SID students are eligible for support from this fund.

Judith Burstein Cohen ‘54 Legacy Scholarship
Created to honor Judith Burstein Cohen’s 70th birthday, this scholarship provides financial support to international female students in the MA in Sustainable International Development program.

Mary I. Jagoda '05 Endowed Fellowship
This scholarship in memory of Mary Jagoda ’05, who died while an undergraduate at Brandeis, was made possible through a generous gift from her parents. Women who attended Brandeis as undergraduates are preferable.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Arthur and Belle Lind Endowed Fellowship
Established by Bernard ’63 and Sonja Lind in 2007, this fund is awarded annually to a Brandeis undergraduate or Heller graduate student with preference to a student from Africa, preferably from the Republic of Ghana, or from one of the Eastern Caribbean States, preferably from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Charles and Francene Rodgers Endowed Scholarship
The Rodgers Endowed Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Charles, PhD’78, and Fran Rodgers. This scholarship is available for any Heller student enrolled in a full-time degree program. International candidates are preferred.

Coexistence Endowed Fellowship
The Coexistence Endowed Fellowship was created in honor of the Dalai Lama’s visit in 1998 for one Tibetan and one Chinese student enrolled in the MA SID, MA COEX, MS GHPM or MBA programs at the Heller School. This fellowship promotes the peaceful coexistence of these two communities in the world today.

David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship
The David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship was created in 2014 by David Squire, a Trustee Emeritus at Brandeis. It is awarded to an outstanding graduate student at the Masters or PhD level at the Heller School. This scholarship reflects Mr. Squire’s unwavering commitment to Brandeis University and the Heller School. He continues to be very involved with many colleagues on campus. He is a regular attendee at Heller events, including major event series and student capstone presentations. He is an emeritus member of the Brandeis Trustees and the Heller Board of Advisors.

Frieze Fellowship
The Frieze Fellowship provides tuition assistance to a domestic minority student. The ideal candidate will be a domestic or minority student in the MA SID, MA COEX, MBA, MPP, or MS GHPM program.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

Mary I. Jagoda '05 Endowed Fellowship
This scholarship in memory of Mary Jagoda ’05, who died while an undergraduate at Brandeis, was made possible through a generous gift from her parents. Women who attended Brandeis as undergraduates are preferable.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Altman Endowed Fellowship for Health Policy and Management
This scholarship was created by Dr. Altman’s family, friends, colleagues and students to honor Dr. Stuart Altman, the Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy. It is awarded to a master’s student in the aging or health concentration and honors the life and work of Stuart Altman by supporting students whose career goals include making a difference in the field of health policy, health care management or aging policy management. The ideal candidate will be an MBA or MPP student.

Arthur and Belle Lind Endowed Fellowship
Established by Bernard ’63 and Sonja Lind in 2007, this fund is awarded annually to a Brandeis undergraduate or Heller graduate student with preference to a student from Africa, preferably from the Republic of Ghana, or from one of the Eastern Caribbean States, preferably from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Charles and Francene Rodgers Endowed Scholarship
The Rodgers Endowed Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Charles, PhD’78, and Fran Rodgers. This scholarship is available for any Heller student enrolled in a full-time degree program. International candidates are preferred.

Coexistence Endowed Fellowship
The Coexistence Endowed Fellowship was created in honor of the Dalai Lama’s visit in 1998 for one Tibetan and one Chinese student enrolled in the MA SID, MA COEX, MS GHPM or MBA programs at the Heller School. This fellowship promotes the peaceful coexistence of these two communities in the world today.

David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship
The David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship was created in 2014 by David Squire, a Trustee Emeritus at Brandeis. It is awarded to an outstanding graduate student at the Masters or PhD level at the Heller School. This scholarship reflects Mr. Squire’s unwavering commitment to Brandeis University and the Heller School. He continues to be very involved with many colleagues on campus. He is a regular attendee at Heller events, including major event series and student capstone presentations. He is an emeritus member of the Brandeis Trustees and the Heller Board of Advisors.

Edward Dreyer Endowed Scholarship
The Edward Dreyer Endowed Scholarship was created in 2003 and is offered to a Heller MBA student who is devoting his/her career to nonprofit management.

Frieze Fellowship
The Frieze Fellowship provides tuition assistance to a domestic minority student. The ideal candidate will be a domestic or minority student in the MA SID, MA COEX, MBA, MPP, or MS GHPM program.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

I. Bruce Gordon Family Endowment
The I. Bruce Gordon Family Endowment is awarded to outstanding Heller students in the MBA, MPP or PhD program concentrating in health policy or child, youth and family policy and contemplating a career in either of these fields. The scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. I. Bruce Gordon ‘59.

Jack Teigh Blume and Abby Blume Brown PhD'72 Scholarship
Abby Blume Brown, PhD’72, created this scholarship endowment in 1999. The intent of the scholarship is to support minority women who are planning management or service careers in community-based, human services organizations. The ideal candidate will be an MBA or MPP student concentrating in children, youth and families, health care, aging, or sustainable development.

Mary I. Jagoda '05 Endowed Fellowship
This scholarship in memory of Mary Jagoda ’05, who died while an undergraduate at Brandeis, was made possible through a generous gift from her parents. Women who attended Brandeis as undergraduates are preferable.

Nancy and Edward Stavis '52 Endowed Scholarship
The Stavis Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in Heller’s Social Impact MBA program.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Philip and Lenora Goltz Memorial Endowed Fellowship
This fellowship was established in 2003 by Adam Sheer ’92 and his family in memory and honor of his grandparents and is awarded to a Heller student pursuing a Social Impact MBA.

Altman Endowed Fellowship for Health Policy and Management
This scholarship was created by Dr. Altman’s family, friends, colleagues and students to honor Dr. Stuart Altman, the Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy. It is awarded to a master’s student in the aging or health concentration, and honors the life and work of Stuart Altman by supporting students whose career goals include making a difference in the field of health policy, health care management or aging policy management. The ideal candidate will be an MBA or MPP student.

Anne Ralen Brown Endowed Scholarship
After Anne Ralen Brown passed away in 1996, friends established the Anne Ralen Brown Endowed Scholarship in her memory to support MPP or PhD students at the Heller School.

Arthur and Belle Lind Endowed Fellowship
Established by Bernard ’63 and Sonja Lind in 2007, this fund is awarded annually to a Brandeis undergraduate or Heller graduate student with preference to a student from Africa, preferably from the Republic of Ghana, or from one of the Eastern Caribbean States, preferably from the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Charles and Francene Rodgers Endowed Scholarship
The Rodgers Endowed Scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Charles, PhD’78, and Fran Rodgers. This scholarship is available for any Heller student enrolled in a full-time degree program. International candidates are preferred.

David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship
The David F. Squire Endowed Scholarship was created in 2014 by David Squire, a Trustee Emeritus at Brandeis. It is awarded to an outstanding graduate student at the Masters or PhD level at the Heller School. This scholarship reflects Mr. Squire’s unwavering commitment to Brandeis University and the Heller School. He continues to be very involved with many colleagues on campus. He is a regular attendee at Heller events, including major event series and student capstone presentations. He is an emeritus member of the Brandeis Trustees and the Heller Board of Advisors.

Frieze Fellowship
The Frieze Fellowship provides tuition assistance to a domestic minority student. The ideal candidate will be a domestic or minority student in the MA SID, MA COEX, MBA, MPP, or MS GHPM program.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

I. Bruce Gordon Family Endowment
The I. Bruce Gordon Family Endowment is awarded to outstanding Heller students in the MBA, MPP or PhD program concentrating in health policy or child, youth and family policy and contemplating a career in either of these fields. The scholarship was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. I. Bruce Gordon ‘59.

Jack Teigh Blume and Abby Blume Brown PhD'72 Scholarship
Abby Blume Brown, PhD’72, created this scholarship endowment in 1999. The intent of the scholarship is to support minority women who are planning management or service careers in community-based, human services organizations. The ideal candidate will be an MBA or MPP student concentrating in children, youth and families, health care, aging, or sustainable development.

Mary I. Jagoda '05 Endowed Fellowship
This scholarship in memory of Mary Jagoda ’05, who died while an undergraduate at Brandeis, was made possible through a generous gift from her parents. Women who attended Brandeis as undergraduates are preferable.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Anne Ralen Brown Endowed Scholarship
After Anne Ralen Brown passed away in 1996, friends established the Anne Ralen Brown Endowed Scholarship in her memory to support MPP or PhD students at the Heller School.

Barbara Wakefield Scholarship Endowment
The Barbara Wakefield Scholarship Endowment was created in memory of Barbara Wakefield, a beloved finance administrator committed to providing Heller students with financial assistance along with her tremendous personal support. It is awarded to a PhD student with preferred, but not required, interests in women and aging. Her family continues to receive letters from recipients and her husband, Mr. Joel Cohen, periodically attends the annual Heller Graduation Reception.

The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund
The Gerben DeJong and Janice DeJong Endowed Fellowship Fund was established by Gerben and Janice DeJong in 2017 for students of any program with an interest in disability, health, or income maintenance policy.

Dr. Gloria Holmes and Dr. May H. Futrell Endowed Fellowship in Health Policy
The Dr. Gloria Holmes and Dr. May H. Futrell Endowed Fellowship in Health Policy was funded in 2013 by Heller alumna May H. Futrell, PhD'76, to support domestic Heller doctoral students whose focus is health policy or another social justice concentration.

Eve and Herman Gelman Doctoral Fellowship for Social Policy
The Eve and Herman Gelman Doctoral Fellowship for Social Policy was created in 2004 by Ellen Gelman’s estate in memory of her parents. Ellen received her B.A. in Psychology from Brandeis and went on to become an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at the University of Maryland at College Park. This fellowship is awarded to students in the PhD program.

The Frank and Theresa Caplan Endowed Fellowship in Early Childhood and Parenting Education
The Frank and Theresa Caplan Endowed Fellowship in Early Childhood and Parenting Education was created in 1989 and provides support for full-time doctoral students whose professional interests are focused in parenting, children, youth and families and/or family policy. The primary objective of the fellowship is to prepare students for leadership roles in generating new research and using that knowledge to promote social change.

Gorbach Family Endowed Fellowship
The Gorbach Family Endowed Fellowship was created by Judith ’58 and Sherwood Gorbach ’55 for students with a concentration in CYF or health and/or who demonstrate values aligning with those of the greater Jewish community.

Gus Ranis ‘52 Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Gustav (Gus) Ranis ’52 was part of Brandeis’ first graduating class and also served as its valedictorian, alongside the first commencement speaker, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. A leading economist and author, he became a professor at Yale University. His international expertise brought him to be an economic advisor to the President of Ghana and serve as a consultant to many organizations.

Herman F. Kerner Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Herman Kerner's family and friends established the Herman F. Kerner Memorial Scholarship Endowment after he died in 2005 to honor his life and philanthropy. The fund supports PhD graduate students at the Heller School who are studying problems related to poverty, assets and/or aging.

The Hon. Jonathan Brant Fellowship Fund
The Hon. Jonathan Brant Fellowship Fund was created by Dr. Renee Brant in memory of Judge Jonathan Brant ’68, a Brandeis alumnus and Cambridge, Mass. District Court judge who was an indefatigable advocate for people with disabilities. Intended for doctoral students affiliated with the Lurie Institute, the Brant Fellowship will provide tuition and other financial assistance to support their dissertations and policy advocacy.

Jack Shonkoff Fellowship in Child and Family Policy
Dr. Jack Shonkoff was Dean of the Heller School and the Samuel F. and Rose B. Gingold Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Brandeis from 1994 until 2005. Faculty, alumni, staff, friends, and admirers of Dr. Shonkoff’s work in child, youth, and family social policy, established the Jack Shonkoff Fellowship in Child and Family Policy in 2005 for PhD students.

Judith Krieger Gardner Memorial Endowment
The Judith Krieger Gardner Memorial Endowment was created by Judy's parents, Bernard and Sylvia Krieger, in 1996 for PhD students. Her career was dedicated to finding support for families and children. She possessed an enduring passion for the health and well-being of children, and a deep respect for the challenges parents face in contemporary American society.

Leon G. Winkelman Endowed Fellowship
Josephine Winkleman established the Leon G. Winkelman Endowed Fellowship in 1959 in memory of her husband, Leon G. Winkelman, to aid PhD students at the Heller School with preference for students specializing in gerontology, aging or in health. This is one of the oldest fellowships at Brandeis University.

Marjorie S. Trotter Doctoral Fellowship
The Marjorie S. Trotter Doctoral Fellowship was created in 2014 by Jonathan G. ’75 and Margot Trotter Davis, PhD’08. The fund is intended to provide stipend assistance to select fourth year PhD students at the Heller School of Social Policy & Management conducting rigorous research required to complete their doctoral dissertations.

Morris G. and J. Josephine Ward Fellowship
The Morris G. and J. Josephine Ward Fellowship was established in June 2021 by Roberta Ward Walsh, PhD’89, in memory of her parents, to support PhD students studying aspects of economic and racial equity at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She is also a current Heller Alumni Association Board member.

Nehemias Gorin Foundation 2005 Endowed Scholarship
The NGF scholarship is for any Heller student focused on social justice. An interest in the Jewish community is preferred but not required.

Oskowitz Endowed Scholarship
The Oskowitz Endowed Scholarship was created in 2003 by Laura and Selwyn Oskowitz to support PhD students at the Heller School, studying, but not limited to, a health concentration. Mrs. Oskowitz was actively involved in a number of civic and philanthropic organizations, with service on multiple boards, including the Heller Board of Advisors. Dr. Selwyn Oskowitz is a reproductive endocrinologist who emigrated to the United States in 1975 from South Africa.

The Sillerman Fellowship
The Sillerman Fellows are doctoral students who wish to pursue dissertations in the area of social justice philanthropy. Stipends may be awarded to entering PhD students and to third year students. Dissertation awards are also available to students with accepted proposals that include a strong focus on philanthropy.

Sol Chick and Rosalind B. Chaikin Endowed Fellowship
The Sol Chick and Rosalind B. Chaikin Endowed Fellowship is awarded to a doctoral student whose research and study is in the area of children and families. The primary objective of the fellowship is to support students committed to research and policy on behalf of families and children. Chaikin Fellows are those dedicated to addressing the challenges facing children and youth in our society.

Wyatt Jones Endowed Scholarship
The Wyatt Jones Endowed Scholarship was created in 2003 in memory of longtime Heller professor Dr. Wyatt Jones who had a lasting and positive impact on all of his students. This fellowship supports minority PhD graduate students at Heller.