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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

Academic Excellence
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Academic 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.

Leadership & Personal Growth
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Leadership & 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.

College Readiness
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College 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.

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Eligibility

Grade Level Requirements

Grade Level Requirements

Students must be in grade, 10, 11, or 12 at the time of participation in their Muss program.

Acceptance to Muss

Acceptance to Muss

Students must have already applied and been accepted to Muss in order to be eligible for the Impact Scholars Program.

High Academic Standing

High Academic Standing

Applicants must demonstrate their academic standing and achievements.

Character & Leadership Potential

Character & Leadership Potential

Strong candidates must demonstrate exceptional character, leadership potential, and a desire to make a positive impact.

Intellectual Curiosity

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 applying to the Muss Impact Scholars Program must have already been accepted to Muss.

Connect with a Muss Professional
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Connect with a Muss Professional

Begin the Muss Application and Submit the Application Fee
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Begin the Muss Application and Submit the Application Fee

Complete the Muss Semester Application
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Complete the Muss Semester Application

Complete the Muss Impact Scholars Application
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Complete the Muss Impact Scholars Application

The Journey Starts Here

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