Lilly E. Reiser believed deeply in the power of higher education to transform the lives of individuals and families, and has dedicated this award to that pursuit. In support of Hillel’s mission to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, we are pleased to offer five different scholarship opportunities to Jewish students for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Lilly E. Reiser Graduate Student Award is given annually to a Jewish student who will be attending graduate school in the U.S. in the upcoming school year and who has demonstrated academic excellence and made a difference in their community. Applicants must have completed or be on track to complete their undergraduate degree by June 30, 2024, and be attending graduate school in the fall of 2024. Applicants must self-identify as Jewish. Previous attendance at Hillel events is NOT a requirement for this scholarship. There is no requirement for the concentration of study.