Jewish Communal Leadership Program

The Jewish Communal Leadership Program (JCLP) is an in-person special program offered within the School of Social Work (SSW) in which students complete Judaic Studies coursework to receive a certificate in Jewish Communal Leadership in addition to their Master’s of Social Work (MSW) requirements. In partnership with the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, this scholarship program affords students the opportunity to connect deeply with the Jewish community of Ann Arbor as they pursue their MSW. Over the demanding five-semester, twenty-consecutive-month program, students develop advocacy skills, gain invaluable leadership experience, and cultivate a wide support network through alumni and community outreach. Students additionally coordinate public programming, facilitating conversations between students, faculty, and Michiganders more broadly.

Students will…

Receive a Master's in Social Work from the nation’s #1-ranked School of Social Work.
Receive a Certificate in Jewish Communal Leadership from the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies.
Benefit from significant tuition support in addition to need-based financial aid and potential merit awards.
Join an in-person cohort of inspiring young professionals invested in collaborative community growth and the planning of inclusive public programming.

Visit JCLP’s Website

Application

If you would like to apply to the Jewish Communal Leadership Program, then please answer "yes" to the question, "Do you plan to apply to an SSW Special Program?" found on the Financial Assistance page of the MSW application and then select the Jewish Communal Leadership Program checkbox. The JCLP application pages will be added to the end of your MSW application, which has a priority deadline of March 1. As part of the application process, we highly recommend getting in touch with JCLP Program Manager, Kristina Riemer, at [email protected] for application guidance and to connect with current JCLP students or alumni.

Begin MSW Application

JCLP staff are always happy to speak to potential applicants! For more information about the Jewish Communal Leadership Program and for application materials, visit JCLP’s website or contact [email protected].