Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts

For Students Who Create With Purpose

The Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts provides a one-time $1,000 award to a student whose creative work honors culture, heritage, or community. The scholarship was founded by Rabbi Steve Karro, whose own artistic work ranges from Torah scroll restoration and Hebrew calligraphy to oil painting and Judaica art.

Rabbi Steve Karro has dedicated his life to preserving traditions while sharing knowledge with others. The scholarship extends that commitment by supporting students who use their creative abilities to tell meaningful stories and make a positive contribution to their communities.

Scholarship Overview

The Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts is a one-time $1,000 award for students studying or pursuing creative fields such as fine art, design, music, writing, traditional crafts, and ancient Hebrew calligraphy. Inspired by Rabbi Steve Karro's lifelong dedication to art, sacred writing, Hebrew calligraphy, and cultural preservation, the scholarship recognizes students who use creative expression to connect people with culture, heritage, history, or community. It also seeks to encourage the future generation of scribes and artists who will help preserve ancient Hebrew calligraphy and other artistic traditions for generations to come.

Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Be enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, art school, or other accredited educational institution
  • Be pursuing a field in the arts, including fine art, design, music, writing, traditional crafts, or ancient Hebrew calligraphy
  • Have an interest in using art or creative expression to preserve culture, heritage, history, or community
  • Students interested in becoming future scribes in ancient Hebrew calligraphy are especially encouraged to share how they hope to preserve and continue this traditional art form
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Submit a complete application, including the required essay, by June 15, 2027

The Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and faiths. While ancient Hebrew calligraphy and sacred writing are important parts of Rabbi Steve Karro’s artistic tradition, applicants may pursue many different forms of art and creative expression.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 15, 2027

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on July 15, 2027

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Write an essay responding to the Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts prompt above. Aim for 500–800 words.
  2. Email your essay to [email protected] with the subject line “Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts Application.”
  3. Include your full name, school name, field of study, and expected graduation year in the body of the email.
  4. Submit your application no later than June 15, 2027. Late entries cannot be accepted.
  5. The review team will read the submissions and select the scholarship recipient based on the quality, originality, sincerity, and relevance of each essay.
  6. The winner will be announced on July 15, 2027 and contacted directly by email.
  7. Questions about the Rabbi Steve Karro Scholarship for the Arts can be sent to [email protected].

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA