Award Amount: $5,000 Renewable
Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship
Eligible: Current undergraduate first-years, sophomores, or juniors at The University of South Carolina, Clemson University, and the Citadel Military College of South Carolina
The Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Louis E. Rabinowitz, a dedicated supporter of Hillel and Jewish life. Born in Savannah, Georgia, and 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. Prior attendance at Hillel events is not required.
Renewable for up to two 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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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