Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will help us tailor the programs to your interests, goals, and personal growth.

Program Selection

Which Chabad Fellowships program are you applying for?

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Welcome to Chabad BA!

THE LOWEST COST ON CAMPUS 3.5 YEAR BA DEGREE IN THE UNITED STATES!

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Rabbinical College of America
Celebrating 70 Years of Providing Exceptional Jewish Education!

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Rabbi Eliezer Gold
Director of Chabad BA
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We’re excited that you’re taking the first step toward your journey of higher learning guided by Jewish values.

Our goal at Chabad BA is to provide an amazing Jewish education based on Torah and Mitzvos while preparing each student for an incredibly successful career that is empowered by Torah values.

Please complete the application form below carefully. Your responses will help us get to know you, your background, and your goals.

The Chabad BA Program is designed for Jewish male high school graduates who have had little or no prior full-time Jewish education, as well as for those who attended full-time Jewish high schools but are not yet fully Shomer Shabbos.

Program-Specific Questions

Which Winter Fellowship option are you applying for?

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Why would you like to spend part of your winter with Chabad Fellowships?

Are you available to participate for the full three-week program in July 2027?

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Do you anticipate any conflicts during July 2027?

School

Work

Internship

Summer program

Family travel

What would you most like to gain from your three weeks in the Summer Fellowship?

Which Gap Semester are you applying for?

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Why are you considering a Gap Semester?

What would you like to accomplish during your semester with Chabad?

What are your plans immediately before and after your Gap Semester?

Are you available to participate for the full Gap Year?

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Why are you considering taking a Gap Year?

What would you like to accomplish academically, personally, and Jewishly during the year?

What do you currently plan to do after completing the Gap Year?

Why are you interested in earning your bachelor's degree through Chabad?

What are your academic goals?

What are your long-term career goals?

Have you previously earned college credits?

Yes

Not sure

Approximately how many college credits have you earned?

Which college/university awarded those credits?

Would you like to speak with an academic advisor regarding transfer credits, degree requirements, and the 3.5-year track?

Personal Information

Please type your legal first and last name.

Please type your Hebrew first name.

Date Of Birth

Phone

Mailing Address

City

State

Postal Code

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Jewish Background

Please describe your previous Jewish education and experiences.

Please include any Jewish schools, Hebrew schools, Yeshiva/Seminary programs, camps, Chabad programs, CTeen, Chabad on Campus, Israel programs, or other Jewish learning experiences.

How would you describe your current Hebrew reading ability?

How would you describe your Hebrew comprehension/speaking ability?

Is there anything regarding your Jewish family background that would be helpful for our admissions team to know?

Chabad & Community Connection

Are you currently connected with a Rabbi, Chabad House, CTeen, Chabad on Campus, or another Jewish community?

Yes

If yes, please provide the Rabbi/Shliach/Shlucha's name.

Chabad House / Organization / Community Name

City / Location

Rabbi/Shliach Email Address

Rabbi/Shliach Phone Number

May we contact this person regarding your application?

Yes

Academic Information

What is your current status?

Current or Most Recent School / Institution

Expected or Actual Graduation Date

Academic Field(s) of Interest

Current GPA or Academic Standing

Please list any honors, awards, or academic achievements.

Are you currently working with a college counselor or academic advisor?

Yes

Advisor's Name

Advisor's Email Address

Advisor's Phone Number

May we contact your advisor?

Yes

Leadership & Community Involvement

Please describe any leadership roles, volunteer work, employment, extracurricular activities, or community service you have participated in.

What is one experience, accomplishment, or responsibility that has had a meaningful impact on you?

Israel Experience

Have you ever been to Israel?

When did you visit Israel and for how long?

What programs, schools, trips, or experiences were you part of while in Israel?

How did your experience in Israel impact you?

What was your reaction to your visit?

Why Chabad Fellowships?

Why are you interested in joining Chabad Fellowships, and what do you hope to gain from the experience?

What are you hoping to develop most through the program? Select all that apply.

Torah knowledge

Jewish identity

Chassidus

Hebrew

Personal growth

Leadership

Career direction

Academic development

Jewish community

Connection with Chabad

Preparation for college

Preparation for a career

Scholarship / Financial Assistance

It is our intention that every student accepted to the Chabad BA program will be charged only an amazing $10,000 per academic year for room, board, and tuition. This is the least expensive 3.5-year on-campus fully accredited Bachelor's Degree in the United States! It is our goal that every student who graduates will have no student debt upon graduation!

The full cost of a fully accredited 4-year degree from RCA is $23,000. Thanks to our generous sponsors, we encourage all enrolling students to apply for the Rabbi Moshe Herson z"l Scholarship, which every student may apply for regardless of financial need, and no financial statements are required. Upon being awarded the Rabbi Herson's Scholarship, your annual cost for attending Chabad BA will be $10,000. Some additional fees may apply for books and supplies.

You have to answer the question below to be awarded the Rabbi Moshe Herson z''l Scholarship. (Minimum of 500 words)

How important is Torah and Mitzvos to you at this point in your life and to which extent have you been involved with them? Why is learning Torah and performing Mitzvos important to you?

By submitting this application, I consent to the collection, use, and processing of my personal information for the purpose of evaluating my application.

Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will help us tailor the programs to your interests, goals, and personal growth.

Program Selection

Welcome to Chabad BA!

THE LOWEST COST ON CAMPUS 3.5 YEAR BA DEGREE IN THE UNITED STATES!

Partnering With:

Rabbinical College of AmericaCelebrating 70 Years of Providing Exceptional Jewish Education!

Program-Specific Questions

Personal Information

Jewish Background

Chabad & Community Connection

Academic Information

Leadership & Community Involvement

Israel Experience

Why Chabad Fellowships?

Scholarship / Financial Assistance

By submitting this application, I consent to the collection, use, and processing of my personal information for the purpose of evaluating my application.

Submit

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Rabbinical College of America
Celebrating 70 Years of Providing Exceptional Jewish Education!