Award Amount: $4,000 Renewable

Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish City University of New York Students

Eligible: Incoming college students, undergraduate first-years, sophomores, and juniors who will be attending ​​Baruch College, Brooklyn College, College of Staten Island, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, Queens College, or The City College of New York

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Hillel believes deeply in the power of higher education to transform the lives of individuals and families. The Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish CUNY Students is designed to support the pursuit of higher education of Jewish students who demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurship, and/or volunteerism in their local or campus community. Applicants must have a current GPA of 2.5 or higher to qualify. Scholarships will be managed by Hillel International in support of Jewish students attending CUNY schools served by Hillel.

Priority for scholarships will be given to students who identify as a first-generation college student, defined as “the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) did not complete a four-year degree program”.

Renewable for up to three additional school years, in addition to the first year. Not renewable after the fourth school year/payment, or the student’s completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.

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Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish City University of New York Students FAQs

The Paulson Leadership Award closes on March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Yes! You can apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for. Students who are eligible for this scholarship may also be eligible for the Behrman Campus Leadership Award and the Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship

That’s okay! We encourage any and all Jewish students at these campuses who are otherwise eligible to apply. Hillel involvement on campus is not a requirement of this scholarship.

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