What is the Menachem Begin Scholars Program?
A highly-selective fellowship program for exceptional 9th and 10th grade students from across North America. Fellows will study foundational texts of Jewish and Western Civilization and important questions of public affairs with first-rate educators and an impressive cohort of young men and women.
Program elements include: Advanced Seminars on Jewish, Zionist and Western ideas, Student Retreat Orientation in Princeton, NJ, Debates and Special Events, Tikvah’s National Student Leadership Conference, Tikvah Scholars Program.
Program Overview & Apply
Eligibility & Dates
For 9th and 10th grade students in any type of school.
- Princeton orientations for 9th grade students are scheduled to take place August 18 – 20, 2024 and August 30 – September 1, 2024.
- Virtual Seminars will commence in October 2024 after Sukkot.
To Apply
Applications for Fall term are now closed. Applications for the Winter/Spring term are now open. Limited spaces available.
Tuition
- Seminars + debates + guest speaker events: $795 (Early Bird Price: $745)
- Princeton Orientation (9th grade): $545
- National Student Leadership Conference : $545
- Tikvah Scholars Program (11 day residential summer program)
