Every year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation awards up to 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 each for their leadership efforts to change the world.
From the environment to social justice to access to education and beyond, these young people are tackling big challenges in their communities and
having tremendous impact.
Scholarship Details
- Up to 15 awards given annually
- Awardees receive $36,000
- Applications are open August 11th - January 9th
Eligibility Criteria
- 13-19 years old by application deadline
- Identify as Jewish
- A resident of the United States
- Volunteering without any compensation
- Currently serving in a leadership role on one project or initiative that embodies the values of tikkun olam — repairing the world
Project Criteria
To qualify, applications should:
- Focus on a single project or initiative led by the applicant
- Demonstrate that the applicant has made a significant and impactful contribution in a leadership role, either in initial project creation or over time
- Show the project’s measurable impact
- Provide a clear articulation of an issue area, geographic region, and community that the project serves
- The project can serve the Jewish community or the broader community