Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable
Jules and Gwen Knapp Campus Leadership Award
Eligible: Current undergraduate first-years, sophomores, or juniors
The Jules and Gwen Knapp Campus Leadership Award is given annually to a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university who demonstrates extraordinary leadership abilities and has a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish and commit to attending at least one Hillel event in the upcoming school year. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship.
Renewable for up to two additional school years, in addition to the first year. Not renewable after the third school year/payment or student’s completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
Knapp Campus Leadership Award Scholarship FAQs
The Knapp Campus Leadership Award closes on March 16, 2026 at 9:00 am EST.
Yes! You can apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for.
Hillel Scholarship Program Deadlines
- January 22, 2026 — Hillel International scholarship applications open
- March 16, 2026 at 9:00 am EST — Application deadline
- March–June 2026 — All applicants are reviewed by the Hillel International Scholarship Program committee
- June 2026 — Award recipients are chosen and recipients announced
- January 2027 — Hillel International scholarship applications open for the 2027–2028 academic year