College Scholarships from Hillel International

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Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award

FROM HILLEL INTERNATIONAL

Lilly E. Reiser believed deeply in the power of higher education to transform the lives of individuals and families, and has dedicated this award to that pursuit. In support of Hillel’s mission to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, we are pleased to offer five different scholarship opportunities to Jewish students for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award is given annually to a Jewish student who will be attending graduate school in the U.S. in the upcoming school year and who has demonstrated academic excellence and made a difference in their community. Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by June 30, 2025, and be attending graduate school in the fall of 2025. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship. There is no requirement for the concentration of study.

Award Amount: $5,000 one-time award

Eligible: Incoming or current graduate students

See the full eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Current Class Year

Contact Information

Country

Other Country

Street

City

State

Zip Code

Student Mobile Phone

I already know where I will be attending graduate school next fall

YesNo

School

School ID

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Parent/Guardian - Contact Information

Parent/Guardian 1

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Type

Phone

Parent/Guardian 2

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Type

Phone

Academic Record

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (unweighted, out of 4.0) or 3.5 (weighted, out of 5.0) at the time the application is submitted in order to be eligible.

Graduate College/University Name

Grad School ID

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Undergraduate University Name

University ID

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Most Recent or Current Unweighted GPA

Out of 4.0

Current Weighted GPA (if applicable)

Major

Second Major (if double major)

Third Major (if triple major)

Minor(s)

Class Rank (if known)

Expected Graduation Year

Concentration of Study

References

Please provide the names and at least one form of contact information of two references who can speak to your leadership, hard work, and dedication both in the classroom and the community.

Examples of references can include teachers, professors, advisors, coaches, volunteer leaders, internship supervisors, or other mentors. Please do not include friends, parents, or other relatives.

Please note: references do not need to submit a letter of recommendation. References will only be contacted if the applicant is selected as a finalist.

Reference 1

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Other

Email Address

Phone Number

Reference 2

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Other

Email Address

Phone Number

Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award Short Answer Essays

The Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award will be awarded to a Jewish student who will be attending graduate school in the U.S. this upcoming school year, who has demonstrated academic excellence, and who has made a difference in their community. Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by June 30, 2025, and be attending graduate school in the fall of 2025. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship. There is no requirement for the concentration of study.

Please describe your most impactful leadership activity, and how your participation impacted your community or fellow students.
Please respond in 300-500 words.

Tell us about a mentor or leader that you have learned from, and how they have changed the way you approach the world around you:
Please respond in 300-500 words.

Tell us about a time when you were most proud to be Jewish:
Please respond in 300-500 words.

How would receiving this scholarship alleviate financial challenges and enhance your graduate school journey?

Please respond in 150-300 words.

Certify

I certify that all of the information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge

Pledge

If selected as a recipient, I commit to write a thank you letter to the Lilly E. Reiser Foundation through Hillel International. Hillel International will provide you with a template.

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