Hillel Jewish Scholarships Portal - Hillel International

Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship

The Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship is being awarded to an incoming or current college student seeking a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university who has demonstrated an impact of leadership, entrepreneurship, and/or volunteerism in their local or campus community. To qualify as a first-generation student, the applicant’s parents/guardians must not have completed a four-year college or university degree. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and must self-identify as Jewish.

Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award

The Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award through Hillel International is given annually to a Jewish student who will be attending graduate school in the U.S. in the upcoming school year and who has demonstrated academic excellence and made a difference in their community. Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by June 30, 2025, and be attending graduate school in the fall of 2025. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship. There is no requirement for the concentration of study.

Oscar Waldan Scholarship

Any Jewish student who has been accepted or is currently studying at a full-time watchmaking school in the USA is eligible for the Oscar Waldan Scholarship. Prospective students may also apply, with the understanding that the scholarship is contingent on their enrollment at a full-time watchmaking school. The scholarship is awarded every April. Awards up to $5,000 are available.

Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship

The Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Louis E. Rabinowitz, a dedicated supporter of Hillel and Jewish life. A 1960 graduate of The Citadel, Louis played a pivotal role in supporting Hillel at the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina. This scholarship will be awarded to Jewish students at the University of South Carolina, The Citadel, and Clemson University. Applicants should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurship, or volunteerism.

Rutgers Hillel Annie Rost Scholarship

$5,000 Scholarship available through Rutgers Hillel for Jewish Rutgers students who meet the following criteria:affiliated with a Reform or Conservative synagoguefamily/personal income below $66,400 per yeardeclared major in science or engineering

Paul and Rose Wiener Scholarship

The need based Paul and Rose Wiener Scholarship is awarded to incoming students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to the Jewish community through volunteerism and youth activities.

Jordan and Elise Levin Scholarship for Jewish Enrichment and Education

Jordan and Elise Levin intend to pave a pathway for college students to celebrate and participate in Jewish life. The Jordan and Elise Levin Scholarship for Jewish Enrichment and Education is a $5,000 one-time scholarship. Awards are available to three exceptional current high school seniors, gap year students, college first-years, sophomores, and juniors in good standing with their current academic institution. Top applicants should have a GPA above 3.5, demonstrate financial need and identify as Jewish. All scholarships may be awarded for study within North America.

University of Oklahoma

Schusterman Summer Study in Israel Scholarship

Scholarships are open to full-time University of Oklahoma undergraduate and graduate students for those wishing to study in Israel during the summer.. Priority is given to graduate students concentrating in Jewish History and undergraduate students who have declared a major or a minor in Judaic Studies or a minor in Hebrew.

Portland State University

Shleifer Scholarship

The Lois Berlin, John May, Ida & Sam Shleifer Endowed Scholarship consists of $5,000 in tuition support awarded annually. Must be a current undergraduate in good standing at Portland State University.

Portland State University

Lokey Israel Travel Scholarship

The Lorry I. Lokey Endowed Fund for Israel Scholarship provides between $1,000 and $5,000 annually for a Judaic Studies major to travel to and study abroad in Israel. Explore study abroad opportunities through the International Affairs: Education Abroad office.

Hillel International Scholarships