Kress Scholarship Application

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Who you are

The basics. This scholarship was created specifically for women 22 to 27.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Date of birth * You must be 22–27 on the first day of the course.

City & neighborhood *

Instagram handle

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Where your days go

We are creating a space that is exciting to be in.

Employer, company, or school

Your role or title

Industry *

How long have you been there?

Describe what you actually do, in one sentence

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What you're bringing

There is no prerequisite here. Beginners and lifelong learners sit in the same room, and both get something out of it. We just want to know where you're starting.

Your Jewish journey * There are a lot of ways to arrive at a room like this one, and all of them are welcome. Pick whichever comes closest.

I was born Jewish A parent of mine converted, and I grew up Jewish I converted to Judaism Jewish adjacent — through family, a partner, or the community I'm part of I'm not Jewish and I'm not looking to convert — I'm here because I love learning this It's more complicated than any of these

Your Jewish learning so far *

Starting completely fresh Hebrew school, camp, or bat mitzvah prep — a long time ago Jewish day school or yeshiva/seminary Occasional adult classes, podcasts, or a Shabbat table I learn regularly and I'm looking to go deeper

Have you been to a Chai House or YJP Austin event before? *

Never — this would be my first Once or twice I'm a regular

How did you hear about this course? *

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In your own words

This is the part we like the most. Write like you'd text a friend who asked you a question, not polished, and there's no right answer. Three questions.

1. Why now?

Something made you stop on this application instead of scrolling past it. What was it — and what's going on in your life that makes this the right moment?

2. Name a question you've been carrying.

About yourself, your work, the people you love, or what any of it is for. You don't need to have an answer — we're more interested in the question than in how you'd resolve it.

3. It's week six. It's a Tuesday. You're tired.

What gets you in the room anyway? Two sentences.

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The practical part

Because tuition is fully underwritten, a seat you take is a seat someone else doesn't get. We ask everyone to be honest about what they can commit to.

Can you make at least 5 of the 7 sessions? *

Yes — I've looked at my calendar and I can commit Probably, with one or two conflicts I already know about I'm not sure yet — I'd want to talk it through

Anything else we should know? Dietary needs, accessibility, or something that didn't have a box. Optional.

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Who you are

Where your days go

What you're bringing

In your own words

The practical part

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