Siggi B. Wilzig Scholarship

Siggi B. Wilzig Scholarship

The Siggi B. Wilzig Scholarship was established by donor Ivan Wilzig to support students within the College of Communication, Architecture and the Arts (CARTA).

Eligibility Requirements

• To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
• Be enrolled in or accepted for admission to the College of Communication, Architecture and the Arts (CARTA).
• Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member.
• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an international student holding an F-1 visa.

Essay Requirement (Preferred)
Preference will be given to applicants who submit an essay reflecting on Unstoppable, the biography of Siggi B. Wilzig, a Holocaust survivor whose life story highlights resilience, adversity, and ultimate success.

Applicants must submit a two-page, double-spaced, typed essay addressing:

• How the book _Unstoppable _influenced their understanding of antisemitism.
• How the story shaped their perspective on overcoming adversity and discrimination and antisemitism.
  Students who do not have access to the book may request a copy at the following link:
  https://webforms.fiu.edu/view.php?id=3762638

Award Details
The total scholarship award is* $2,400*, distributed in two equal installments:
$1,200 awarded in the Fall semester
$1,200 awarded in the Spring semester
Recipients must be actively enrolled in both Fall and Spring semesters to receive the full award.
Two recipients are selected each academic year.

Contact Information
For questions or additional details, please contact:
scholarships@fiu.edu