Hillel International Writers Program
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Jewish undergraduate students
Other requirements
- Interest in journalism and storytelling
- From campuses across the nation
Overview
Program Overview: A yearlong opportunity for Jewish undergraduate students interested in journalism to develop storytelling skills and write about Hillel happenings while learning from experienced Jewish journalists and Hillel professionals.
Background: The program selects talented student writers from campuses across the nation to participate in cohorts and contribute to Hillel publications and media.
Program Details:
- Duration: One year (e.g., Fall cohort runs through following year)
- Cohort Size: Approximately 5 students per cohort
- Participants: Diverse group of students from different universities and majors
Eligibility:
- Jewish undergraduate students
- Interest in journalism and storytelling
- From campuses across the nation
Learning Opportunities:
- Write about Hillel happenings and Jewish campus life
- Learn from experienced Jewish journalists
- Work with Hillel professionals
- Develop journalistic skills
Geographic Scope: United States (multiple campuses)
How to Apply
Application Process
Selection: Hillel International selects cohort members through application process
Announcement: Cohorts announced (e.g., Fall 2021 cohort announced September 30, 2021)
Timeline: Yearlong program with cohort participation throughout academic year and beyond
Note: Specific application materials and deadlines not detailed in provided content. Contact Hillel International directly for current application information.
What Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 165
- Total given
- $11.65M
- Median grant
- $50K
- Range
- $5,070–$398K
- By dollars: New York 18%, California 13%, Florida 10%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Chicago, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Hillel-Univ of Florida · Gainesville, FL
Program Grant
$398K
Hillel of San Diego · La Jolla, CA
Program Grant
$328K
Hillel-CUNY Queens College · Flushing, NY
Program Grant
$301K
Hillel-Baruch College · New York, NY
Program Grant
$242K
Hillel-NC · Chapel Hill, NC
Program Grant
$241K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Journalism
- Youth programs
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