The Nachman Justice Award (Student Leader Scholarship)
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Currently enrolled college students at two-year or four-year universities
- Especially encouraged to apply: DACA students, BIPOC students, first-generation students, student parents, formerly incarcerated students, veteran students, (former) foster youth, and LGBTQ+ members
Other requirements
- Involved with a Swipe Out Hunger program on their campus
Overview
The Nachman Justice Award
The Nachman Justice Award honors Marissa Nachman's leadership at Swipe Out Hunger and recognizes individual student leaders in the Swipe Out Hunger network who exemplify core values of justice, compassion, equity, accountability, and inclusivity.
Geographic Scope: United States and Canada
Focus Areas: Student leadership in food security, campus anti-hunger efforts
Award Details:
- Number of Awards: 3 students annually (inaugural year 2021)
- Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient
- Recognition: Winners highlighted across Swipe Out Hunger's digital marketing platforms
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled college students at two-year or four-year universities
- Involved with a Swipe Out Hunger program on their campus
- Especially encouraged to apply: DACA students, BIPOC students, first-generation students, student parents, formerly incarcerated students, veteran students, (former) foster youth, and LGBTQ+ members
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrates ability to persevere in face of challenges (personal, academic, financial, etc.) and inspire others
- Values and exemplifies justice, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity; motivates other students
- Commitment towards understanding and addressing student concerns and needs related to food insecurity
- Involved in Swipe Out Hunger (chapter president, member, volunteer, etc.) and other anti-hunger efforts on campus (level of involvement does not impact eligibility)
2021 Recipients:
- Jiseon (UCLA)
- Kendra (California State University, Long Beach)
- Gigi (University of Minnesota)
How to Apply
Application Process
Fall 2022 Timeline:
- Application Opens: September 13, 2022
- Application Closes: October 14, 2022
- Recipients Notified: November 8, 2022
Note: Applications for Fall 2022 are now closed. Sign up for the newsletter to stay updated on future opportunities.
Required Materials:
Specific application materials not detailed in provided content. Contact Swipe Out Hunger for current application requirements.
What Swipe Out Hunger actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $65K
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Range
- $5,250–$6,000
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 19%, Missouri 18%, Arizona 9%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ; Richmond, VA; Nampa, ID.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Pima Community College Foundation Inc · Tucson, AZ
Swipe grant funding to solve student hunger by providing our partner campuses with the…
$6,000
Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA
Swipe grant funding to solve student hunger by providing our partner campuses with the…
$6,000
College of Western Idaho · Nampa, ID
Swipe grant funding to solve student hunger by providing our partner campuses with the…
$6,000
Kentucky Community and Technical College System · Versailles, KY
Swipe grant funding to solve student hunger by providing our partner campuses with the…
$6,000
Keystone College · La Plume, PA
Swipe grant funding to solve student hunger by providing our partner campuses with the…
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- BIPOC
- LGBTQ
- Released prisoners
- Foster parents
- Veterans
- Youth leadership
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