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The Muss Impact Scholars Program
A fully funded, highly selective merit-based scholarship for exceptional high school students ready to grow as scholars and leaders.
Cultivating Future Global Leaders
A Scholarship Built for Impact
The Muss Impact Scholars Program is a fully funded, highly selective, merit-based scholarship for exceptional high school students from across the United States to attend a semester at Muss. The program is designed for intellectually curious, resilient, and high-achieving students who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Through the transformative Muss experience, Impact Scholars engage in rigorous academics, immersive travel throughout Israel, and meaningful exploration of history, identity, leadership, and global citizenship. Scholars develop the critical thinking, adaptability, and leadership skills necessary to excel in high school, college, and future careers while building lifelong connections to Israel, the Jewish people, and a diverse network of peers from across North America.
The Impact Scholars Experience
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01Academic Excellence
Continue your core coursework while challenging yourself through Muss's accredited academic program, including Honors and AP opportunities. Scholars strengthen critical-thinking skills while learning in an immersive global environment.
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02Leadership & Personal Growth
Develop independence, resilience, adaptability, and leadership experience through life in Israel. Scholars return home with greater confidence, global awareness, and the skills to make an impact in their schools and communities.
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03College Readiness
Muss Impact Scholars stand out on college applications for their independence, maturity, leadership skills, and global perspective. Impact Scholars demonstrate high academic standing and a readiness to explore complex global issues.
Eligibility
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Grade Level Requirements
Students must be in grade, 10, 11, or 12 at the time of participation in their Muss program.
Muss Application Submission
Students must apply to a full semester program and the Impact Scholars Program together to be considered for that semester's Impact Scholars Cohort.
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High Academic Standing
Applicants must demonstrate their academic standing and achievements.
Character & Leadership Potential
Strong candidates must demonstrate exceptional character, leadership potential, and a desire to make a positive impact.
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Intellectual Curiosity
Scholars should be intellectually curious, motivated, and resilient both in their academic careers and personal life.
Scholarship Application Process
How to Become an Impact Scholar
The application process is designed to identify students that meet our eligibility requirements. Students submit their application to the Muss Impact Scholars Program together with their general application to a Muss semester program. Only completed applications will be reviewed and considered.
Connect with the Muss Team
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Submit the Application Fee
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Complete the Semester Application
60 Second Video
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400 Word Essay
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Letter of Recommendation
Impact Scholar Interview
Fellowship Award
Selected Impact Scholars are awarded semester tuition in full, an investment of up to $27,300. The award does not include the application fee or airfare.
Scholars will be notified of their selection prior to the start of their payment plan.
FAQs
Students submit their application for the Impact Scholars Program with their general Muss application. Once a student has been accepted to Muss, the admissions team then evaluates additional materials for Impact Scholar eligibility.
The Journey Starts Here
Ready for Muss? Looking for more information? Fill out the form below and the Muss team will be in touch!
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