How much funding does Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund provide?

Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund provides $500 - $750 in funding.

Who is eligible for Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund?

Eligible applicants: Undergraduate students of all backgrounds.

How often is Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund offered?

Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund

Q: When is the deadline for Jacobson-Banks Scholarship Fund?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Hillel Council of New England Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for Youth Programs Diversity Grants Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$500 - $750

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted on a rolling basis”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Undergraduate students of all backgrounds

Other requirements

Must participate in an immersive leadership experience
Must commit to bringing learnings back to their campus

Overview

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.

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.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students of all backgrounds
Must participate in an immersive leadership experience
Must commit to bringing learnings back to their campus

Funding Focus Areas

Interfaith and inter-group relations
Cross-cultural cooperation
Leadership development
Conferences, workshops, and leadership institutes

Examples of Supported Programs

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)

Contact

Contact Person: Miriam Blue
Organization Address: 202 Washington St, Suite 343, Brookline, MA 02445

How 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

Required Materials

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

Contact for Questions

Email: mblue@hillelcouncil.org

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What Hillel Council of New England Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020: 7
Total given: $185K
Median grant: $16K
Range: $8,735–$72K

By dollars: Massachusetts 91%, Vermont 9%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; Medford, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.