Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship

FROM HILLEL INTERNATIONAL

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.

Award Amount: $5,000 per year

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

Eligible: Current undergraduate first-years, sophomores, or juniors at The University of South Carolina, Clemson University, and the Citadel Military College of South Carolina

See the full eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Current Class Year

grad year

start date

Contact Information

Country

Other Country

Street

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Student Mobile Phone

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.

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)

First-Generation

I identify as a first-generation college student.

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

Short Essays

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.

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.

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

Share with us your most inspiring Jewish moment:
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Complete Application

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 yearly thank you letter to the Rabinowitz family, the funder of the Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship. Hillel International will provide you with a template.

College Scholarships from Hillel International

Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship

FROM HILLEL INTERNATIONAL

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