Jerusalem Unity Prize for Young Leadership
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Jerusalem Unity Prize for Young Leadership
Program Overview: Award recognizing student leaders working on their campuses to advance Jewish unity and bridge gaps within the Jewish world.
Background: The Jerusalem Unity Prize was launched in 2015 by Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat in partnership with GESHER and the families of Naftali Fraenkel, Gil-ad Shaer and Eyal Ifrach—three Israeli teens kidnapped and murdered in 2014. Hillel International launched the Young Leadership award in partnership with the Jerusalem Unity Prize in 2016.
Award Details:
Focus Areas:
Geographic Scope: International (campuses served by Hillel)
Selection Committee: Includes Jerusalem Mayor, parents of Gil-ad and Naftali Shaer, and Hillel International CEO
Contact: unityprize.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission:
Award Announcement:
Note: Actual deadline date in 2026 would be April 7, 2026.
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