Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship for Jewish Women at Hunter College

FROM HILLEL INTERNATIONAL

Ellen B. Fuhr is committed to empowering young Jewish women by helping them navigate challenges she knows firsthand. In honor of this mission, she has established this scholarship with Hillel International to support and uplift future leaders. Eligible applicants must self-identify as Jewish women and attend Hunter College, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a proven record of leadership, entrepreneurship, or volunteerism within their campus or local community. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship.

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: Female-identifying current undergraduate first-years, sophomores, or juniors at Hunter College

See the full eligibility requirements for each scholarship.

Student Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Current Class Year

I self-identify as a Jewish woman

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

Hunter College

University ID

This will be hidden on the live form.

Most Recent or Current Unweighted GPA

Out of 4.0

Current Weighted GPA (if applicable)

Major

Second Major (if double major)

Third Major

Minor(s)

Class Rank (if known)

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 Answers

Ellen B. Fuhr is committed to empowering young Jewish women by helping them navigate challenges she knows firsthand. In honor of this mission, she has established this scholarship with Hillel International to support and uplift future leaders. Eligible applicants must self-identify as Jewish women and attend Hunter College, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a proven record of leadership, entrepreneurship, or volunteerism within their campus or local community. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship.

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

Why college? Describe why college is important to you as a first-generation student, if applicable.
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 college journey?
Please respond in 150-300 words.

Complete Application

Pledge

If selected as a recipient, I commit to write a yearly thank you letter to Ellen B. Fuhr, the funder of the Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship for Jewish Women at Hunter College. Hillel International will provide you with a template.

Certify

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

College Scholarships from Hillel International

Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship for Jewish Women at Hunter College

FROM HILLEL INTERNATIONAL