Rosenthal-Levy Scholars Application

Introduction

Please read the instructions below carefully before you begin.

This application must be completed in order. You will move to the next page only after completing the current one. The application includes the following sections:

Section I: Applicant Information
Section II: State Residency
Section III: Education History

Section IV: References
Section V: Essays and Academic Uploads

• Upload PDFs of your resume and transcripts
• Three short essays

At the end of Section IV, you can choose to continue on to complete the essays and file uploads and submit your full application or save your progress and return later. If you decide to return later, you’ll receive an email with simple instructions on how to come back and finish your application.

What are the Essay Questions?

Essay I (Version A: High School Students)
Select three significant influences in your life—such as a defining experience, a teacher, or a great book—and explain how they have prepared you to succeed as a Rosenthal-Levy Scholar.
Maximum 500 words

Essay I (Version B: College Students)
Describe one college course that changed your perspective on Western Civilization, Judaism, or America. What was the nature of that change?
Maximum 500 words

Essay II
What do you hope to learn in college, and how do you expect these four years to prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose?
Maximum 400 words

Essay III
Who do you believe was the greatest leader of the 20th century, and why?
Maximum 150 words

If you have questions at any point, contact us at info@rosenthallevyscholars.org

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Email

Are you interested in the Rosenthal-Levy Scholars Program at the University of Florida, the University of Texas at Austin, or both?

University of FloridaUniversity of Texas at AustinBoth

Section I: Applicant Information

Personal Information

Phone

Date of Birth

Gender

FemaleMale

Mailing Address

Street Address

City

State

Provinces

Postal Code

Country

Which of the following describes you best?

A current high school studentA current participant in a gap-year program before beginning collegeA current college student at the University of FloridaA current college student at the University of Texas at AustinA current college student at another University

Academic Interest - University of Texas at Austin

Rosenthal-Levy Scholars at the University of Texas at Austin will choose one of the majors offered by the School of Civic Leadership. Which major, at this point, are you most interested in choosing?

Civics HonorsGreat BooksStrategy and Statecraft

Rosenthal-Levy Scholars at the University of Texas at Austin are permitted and encouraged to pursue a second academic major in any other college or department at the University of Texas at Austin. If you are interested in pursuing a second major, please indicate what field(s) you would choose:

Academic Interest - University of Florida

Rosenthal-Levy Scholars at the University of Florida will choose one of the majors offered by the Hamilton Center. Which major, at this point, are you most interested in choosing?

Great Books and IdeasPolitics, Philosophy, Economics, and LawWar, Strategy and StatesmanshipAmerican History, Politics, and Culture

Rosenthal-Levy Scholars at the University of Florida are permitted and encouraged to pursue a second academic major in any other college or department at the University of Florida. If you are interested in pursuing a second major, please indicate what field(s) you would choose:

Parent/Guardian #1 Information

Parent/Guardian #1 Title

Parent/Guardian #1 First Name

Parent/Guardian #1 Last Name

Parent/Guardian #1 Email

Parent/Guardian #1 Phone Number

Address

Please check here if Parent/Guardian #1 has the same address as the applicant

Address

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Country

Parent/Guardian #2 Information (optional)

Parent/Guardian #2 Title

Parent/Guardian #2 First Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Last Name

Parent/Guardian #2 Email

Parent/Guardian #2 Phone Number

Address

Please check here if Parent/Guardian #2 has the same address as the applicant

Address

City

State/Province

Postal Code

Country

Section II: State Residency

Florida Residency

Are you a Florida resident?

YesNo

Do you have a grandparent who is a legal Florida resident?

YesNo

You may be eligible to receive in-state tuition. Waivers are granted on a first-come first-served basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please consult this Grandparent Waiver and Fee Waiver webpage to learn more.

Applications for the Grandparent Waiver can be made here.

Texas Residency

Are you a Texas resident?

YesNo

Section IV: References

References

Please list the following two references:

Reference #1 should be a teacher or educator who can speak to your academic achievements and abilities.
Reference #2 should be a person who can address your leadership talents (e.g., a religious leader, coach, club advisor, volunteer coordinator).

Reference #1 (Teacher)

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

How does this person know you?

Reference #2 (Leadership)

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

How does this person know you?

College Admissions Guidance Counselor (Optional)

Click here if you wish to add the contact information for your college admissions guidance counselor

Title

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Finish Now or Save Your Progress?

The final section of the application requires (i) uploading your resume and academic transcripts and (ii) answering three short essay questions.

If you choose "save progress and resume later" you will receive an email with instructions on continuing your application.

Here is a reminder of the three essay questions.

Essay I
Select three significant influences in your life—such as a defining experience, a teacher, or a great book—and explain how they have prepared you to succeed as a Rosenthal-Levy Scholar.
Maximum 500 words

Essay I
Describe one college course that changed your perspective on Western Civilization, Judaism, or America. What was the nature of that change?
Maximum 500 words

Essay II
What do you hope to learn in college, and how do you expect these four years to prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose?
Maximum 400 words

Essay II
What do you seek to study at the Hamilton School, and how do you hope these four years of learning will prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose?
Maximum 400 words

Essay II
What do you seek to study at the School of Civic Leadership, and how do you hope these four years of learning will prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose?
Maximum 400 words

Essay III
Who do you believe was the greatest leader of the 20th century, and why?
Maximum 150 words

Would you like to continue now to the essays and file uploads, or save your progress and return later?

Continue Now to the Essays and File UploadsSave Progress and Resume Later

Section V: Essays

Please answer the following three essay questions so that we can get a better understanding of your interests, aspirations, and character. These short essays should reflect your own best thinking and not the work of an AI system or anyone other than you. For those who advance in the selection process, our interviewers will explore your written answers to these essays—as well as your academic record and overall resume—in more detail.

Essay #1:
Select three significant influences in your life—such as a defining experience, a teacher, or a great book—and write about how they prepare you to succeed as a Rosenthal-Levy Scholar. (limit 500 words)

Essay #1:
Tell us about one course you have had in college that has changed your perspective on either Western Civilization, Judaism, or America. What was the nature of the change? (limit 500 words)

Essay #2:
What do you seek to study at the Hamilton School, and how do you hope these four years of learning will prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose? (limit 400 words)

Essay #2:
What do you seek to study at the School of Civic Leadership, and how do you hope these four years of learning will prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose? (limit 400 words)

Essay #2:

What do you want to learn in college and how do you hope these four years will prepare you for a life of civic leadership and purpose? (limit 400 words)

Essay #3:
Who was the greatest leader of the 20th century—and why? (limit 150 words)

Academic Document Upload

Please note that the maximum file size allowed for submission is 30 MB; files exceeding this limit will not be accepted.

High-School Transcript (official or unofficial)

Uploads should be in PDF format

Resume/CV

Uploads should be in PDF format

College Transcript

Uploads should be in PDF format