Hadassah’s Leaders of Tomorrow Award is a highly selective merit-based award, for young women entering 11th or 12th grade. The award, recognized locally and nationally, gives its winners the opportunity to experience the rich culture and history of Israel and the Jewish people.
Three (3) awards of $1,000 each will be granted. In addition, RootOne offers a $3,000 grant to most Gesher participants. Awardees will be responsible for the difference between the cost, this award, and RootOne which can range from $2,285 to $2,750 depending on registration date with Young Judaea Global.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
DECISION NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified of the decisions via email the week of March 24, 2023
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: JULY 5-28, 2023
Eligibility and Criteria
● Seeking female/female-identifying applicants, residents of the United States who are currently in either their sophomore or junior year of high school.
● Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and solid academics.
● The award recipients must be available to commit to the full duration of the program in Israel from July 5-July 28, 2023*.
● Award recipients will be expected to share impressions and experiences from trip during and after the program through various forums (e.g., blog, video, Community and/or National Hadassah meetings).
● Award recipients are responsible for ensuring that they have current passports.
● Participation in a prior Young Judaea program is not necessary.
* Israel program commitment is contingent upon travel guidelines/restrictions during the time period specified.
Application Submission and Review Process
Only applicants who submit a fully completed application package by Tuesday, February 28, 2023 will be considered.
A full application includes the following:
● Completion of the online Leaders of Tomorrow application
● 2022-23 high school transcript **
● Two recommendation letters ** – one from an academic teacher, one from a mentor
** Transcript and recommendation letters may be sent by email to youngjudaea@hadassah.org.
● Applicant's full name and email must appear on each piece of the application package.
● Winners will be notified in March. A phone or Zoom interview may be set up prior to award being finalized. All applicants will be contacted via email.
● Questions? Contact youngjudaea@hadassah.org
