Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The Nachman Justice Award

Overview: 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:
    1. Demonstrates ability to persevere in face of challenges (personal, academic, financial, etc.) and inspire others
    2. Values and exemplifies justice, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity; motivates other students
    3. Commitment towards understanding and addressing student concerns and needs related to food insecurity
    4. 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)
  • Contact: [email protected]

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationbipoclgbtqreleased-prisonersfoster-parentsveteransyouth-leadership

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