Springboard Fellowship

Through a personalized learning plan, fellows supercharge their growth. Opportunities include immersive learning, travel between the first and second years of the program, and course work with prestigious learning partners. A significant amount of funding is available to support these experiences.

Fellows deepen their professional competencies and Jewish knowledge through a series of in-person conferences and trainings, led by experienced Hillel professionals and outside facilitators. Some of the most valuable experiences are the Hillel International New Professionals Institute (where fellows receive comprehensive training before heading to campus) and the Winter Immersive (where fellows participate in social- and connection-building programs with their peers). To facilitate continuous growth, each fellow is matched with a mentor who they can meet with regularly.

From Jewish learning to professional mentorship to career coaching, Springboard Fellows have multiple avenues to grow throughout their two years on campus. A vast professional network of over 1,000 Hillel professionals support fellows at every stage. Each participant is placed into an Edah, a peer support group led by a former Springboard Fellow. The group, which has 5-7 fellows, meets monthly to share their experiences on campus. Fellows also participate in monthly or bi-monthly learning sessions, led by rabbis and other Jewish figures, that correspond with their Springboard track.