The 2020-2021 Scholarship Season is now closed

The 2020-2021 scholarship application period is now closed. All eligible applicants will be notified of their award status no later than July 31, 2020. For questions please contact scholarship@HFLS.org.

Scholarship Overview

The Hebrew Free Loan Society administers three scholarship programs for the UJA-Federation of New York. This program provides approximately $1 million to students with financial need, primarily in the New York City metropolitan area.

For undergrad students who intend to apply for the Rose Biller Scholarship (if you have not already done so) it is imperative that you submit a FAFSA prior to the start of the application process.

UJA-Federation of NY Rose Biller Scholarship Fund
The UJA-Federation of NY Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

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UJA-Federation of NY Jean and Albert Nerken Scholarship Fund
The UJA-Federation of NY Jean and Albert Nerken Scholarship Fund is open to international students studying in NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, or Long Island.

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UJA-Federation of NY Rachel and Selim Benin Scholarship Fund
The UJA-Federation of New York Rachel and Selim Benin Scholarship Fund is open to Israeli graduate students studying in certain STEM fields.

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