Award Amount: $5,000 one-time

Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship

Eligible: Current high school seniors, current gap-year students, undergraduate first-years, sophomores, juniors, and incoming or current graduate students in the U.S. and Canada

The Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship was established in loving memory of Sandy and Jack Cohen, who had an unwavering commitment to the power of knowledge and instills a deep appreciation for higher education. This year, the scholarship will be awarded to one student who self-identifies as Jewish and demonstrates a strong record of leadership and/or volunteer service within their local community. Top applicants should have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. All scholarships may be used for study within North America.

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The Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship FAQs

If you’ve applied to any Hillel International scholarship this year and have a GPA above 3.2, you are eligible and will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

Yes! You can apply to as many scholarships as you are eligible for. Find more scholarships now.

Reminder: For the Sandy and Jack Cohen Scholarship, If you’ve applied to any Hillel International scholarship this year and have a GPA above 3.2, you are eligible and will automatically be considered for this scholarship.

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