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Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students

Horological Society of New York Inc

Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
January 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: January 1 · March 1

From the program guidelines: “Application Period: January 1 - March 1 (annual)”

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Eligible organizations

  • Jewish students who have been accepted or are currently studying at a full-time watchmaking school in the United States
  • Focus Areas: Financial support for Jewish watchmaking students and advancement of diversity in horological education

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Prospective students may apply, with the understanding that the scholarship is contingent on their enrollment at a full-time watchmaking school
  • Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per recipient
  • Geographic Scope: United States (as of 2022; expanded to international applicants as of 2025 with the Vogt Foundation donation)

Overview

A scholarship for Jewish watchmaking students offered by the Horological Society of New York (HSNY).

Eligibility:

  • Jewish students who have been accepted or are currently studying at a full-time watchmaking school in the United States
  • Prospective students may apply, with the understanding that the scholarship is contingent on their enrollment at a full-time watchmaking school

Geographic Scope: United States (as of 2022; expanded to international applicants as of 2025 with the Vogt Foundation donation)

Focus Areas: Financial support for Jewish watchmaking students and advancement of diversity in horological education

Background: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, HSNY is dedicated to advancing the art and science of horology through education.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period: January 1 - March 1 (annual)

Awards Timeline: Scholarships are awarded in April

Required Materials:

  1. Letter in PDF form addressed to the Trustees of the Horological Society of New York
  2. Biography
  3. Explanation of motivation to study watchmaking
  4. Explanation of how the scholarship would benefit the applicant
  5. Resume
  6. Reference letters (recommended)

Submission: Email application materials to HSNY (specific email address not provided in source materials)

Contact: For more information about HSNY's financial aid opportunities, visit hs-ny.org or contact the organization directly.

What Horological Society of New York Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$50K
Median grant
$13K
  • By dollars: Illinois 25%, Texas 25%, Washington 25%. Top recipient cities: Quincy, IL; Paris, TX; Seattle, WA.

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  • Parris Junior College · Paris, TX

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  • Seattle Colleges Foundation · Seattle, WA

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  • Veterans Watchmaker Initiativ · Odessa, DE

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish

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