Manhig
For Student Scholars

Manhig Grants

NovaChai will award up to 6 $1,500 educational grants per year to high school students that produce course specific work that explores and illustrates aspects of current or historical Jewish experience.

NoVaChai can assist students with access to experts, academicians, and research.

Grant Recipients

Grants are considered for DC metro high school students who produce academic work that:

Speaks to the Jewish experience and Israeli history, such as biographies, scientific and social contributions, examination of Israeli governance & politics, etc.
Is submitted for and evaluated for credit in a current high school class or within an accredited school based academic competition or presentation

Grant Submissions

Cut off dates for 2026-27 submissions are February 12th (end of Q2) and June 30th (end of Q4). Please submit requests for consideration in the form below.

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Grant Recipient Projects

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