Jules and Gwenn Knapp Campus Leadership Award

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.

Be notified when scholarship applications open in January 2026

Knapp Campus Leadership Award Scholarship FAQs

When does this scholarship application close?

Can I apply to more than one scholarship?

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, the Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish CUNY Students, the Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship, the Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship for Jewish Women at Hunter College, and the Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship.

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Hillel Scholarship Program Deadlines

January 9, 2025 — Hillel International scholarship applications open
March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST — Application deadline
March–June 2025 — All applicants are reviewed by the Hillel International Scholarship Program committee
June 2025 — Award recipients are chosen and recipients announced

Knapp Campus Leadership Award Scholarship FAQs

Hillel Scholarship Program Deadlines

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