Handeli International First-Year Student Scholarship for Jewish Students in the United States or Canada

University of Miami Information

Handeli International First-Year Student Scholarship for Jewish Students in the United States or Canada Established in 1925, University of Miami is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Coral Gables (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Florida. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Miami. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Miami (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Miami (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 94 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: Applicants from all nationalities self-identify as Jewish.

Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a four-year bachelor’s degree program in any subject.

Admissible Criteria: In order to be considered for a Hillel International scholarship, applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria:

Applicants must identify as Jewish.

Applicants with at least one Jewish grandparent or who have formally converted to Judaism will be considered.

Applicants must be current high school seniors or students on a gap year program eligible to apply for the Handeli First-Year Student Scholarship.

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors preparing to seek a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.

Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership and/or volunteer service in any aspect of their local community and must also self-identify as Jewish.

Application Process

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application through the link: https://hillel.tfaforms.net/322?utm_source=Handeli+Description+Button&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=Hillel%2BInternational%2BScholarships

Supporting Documents: References: Provide the names and at least one form of contact information of two references who can speak to your leadership, hard work, and dedication both in the classroom and the community. Note: references do not need to submit a letter of recommendation. References will only be contacted if the applicant is selected as a finalist.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must be students in good standing with their current academic institution and must have a GPA of 2.5 or above or 3.5 (weighted out of 5.0) when the application is submitted to be eligible.

Language Requirement: Depending on applicants’ educational background and country of origin, they may need to demonstrate English proficiency to study in the US and Canada.

Handeli International First-Year Student Scholarship for Jewish Students in the United States or Canada

University of Miami Information

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