The Jules and Gwen Knapp Campus Leadership Award is given annually to a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university who demonstrates extraordinary leadership abilities and has a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish and commit to attending at least one Hillel event in the upcoming school year. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship.

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

Knapp Campus Leadership Award Scholarship FAQs

The Knapp Campus Leadership Award closes on March 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.

Yes! You can apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for. Students who are eligible for this scholarship may also be eligible for the Behrman Campus Leadership Award, the Paulson Leadership Award for Jewish CUNY Students, the Louis E. Rabinowitz Memorial Scholarship, the Ellen B. Fuhr Scholarship for Jewish Women at Hunter College, and the Frimer First Generation Student Scholarship.


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