Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$500 - $750
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund
Purpose: Support undergraduate students of all backgrounds through scholarships to attend conferences, workshops, or leadership institutes that focus on interfaith and inter-group relations and promote cross-cultural cooperation.
Funder: Hillel Council of New England
Geographic Scope: New England region; available to undergraduate students at affiliated campuses
Background: This scholarship honors the legacy of Naomi Jacobson Banks, Wellesley College Class of 1964 and past President of Hillel Council of New England.
- Undergraduate students of all backgrounds
- Must participate in an immersive leadership experience
- Must commit to bringing learnings back to their campus
Eligibility
- Interfaith and inter-group relations
- Cross-cultural cooperation
- Leadership development
- Conferences, workshops, and leadership institutes
Funding Focus Areas
- People's Institute of Survival and Beyond
- Urban Bush Women's Summer Leadership Institute
- Alternate Roots Week
- Jewish Multiracial Network Retreat
- Sisters of Salaam Shalom Annual Gathering
- Other programs (pending approval by selection committee)
Examples of Supported Programs
Contact
Contact Person: Miriam Blue Email: mblue@hillelcouncil.org Organization Address: 202 Washington St, Suite 343, Brookline, MA 02445 Phone: (617) 928-1488How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- Click the application link on the scholarships page to apply
- Applicants should indicate which conference, workshop, or leadership institute they plan to attend
- Programs require approval by the selection committee if not on the suggested list
- Upon selection, recipients must commit to bringing their learnings back to their campus
- Application form (via online portal)
- Information about the conference/workshop/leadership institute you plan to attend
- Brief statement about how you will share learnings with your campus
Required Materials
Contact for Questions
Email: mblue@hillelcouncil.orgFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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