Leadership Scholars FAQs

Leadership Scholars will participate in ongoing seminars, extra-curricular leadership activities, and cohort-based programming. They will also benefit from mentorship opportunities and customized internships. The program will develop both the leadership skills and the conceptual leadership frameworks of those seeking careers in non-profit management, in the business sector, in education, or communal work.

Leadership Scholars is a three-year cohort based undergraduate experience. Applicants who have been accepted into the YU Honors Society during their senior year of high school, who will spend a minimum of three years on campus are eligible to apply.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the Jewish and wider community through chessed-based work, activism, volunteerism or social justice initiatives. They have held significant leadership roles and intend to enhance their leadership in college and beyond.

Yes, students are required to be in both the Honors Program and the Leadership Scholars Program.

Awardees will receive an annual scholarship of $25,000 for up to three years.

This scholarship is non-deferrable, will be continued for up to six fall or spring semesters on our New York campus and replaces any previous merit awards from Yeshiva University. If applicable, your need-based scholarship may be adjusted and a revised financial aid award letter will follow upon acceptance to the program.

For the duration of their Yeshiva University experience, Leadership Scholars will learn to work collaboratively, think strategically and critically, and deepen their managerial skills, ultimately empowering them to achieve positions of influence professionally and in their future communal service.

Leadership Scholars will participate in a variety of enrichment experiences including but not limited to:

• Seminars and reading groups which will meet twice a month, focused on public speaking and communication, conflict management, strategic planning and other leadership tools
• Project based learning
• Opportunities to work closely with faculty on cohort related projects
• Intellectual and cultural encounters
• Mentoring relationships with business and communal leaders
• Small group seminars with visiting dignitaries and community leaders
• Service-based internships in NY, Washington D.C., and Israel
• Participation at the General Assembly (JFNA), AIPAC, and other conferences
• Dialogue Groups with student leaders at other faith-based universities
• Potential travel experiences
• Option for fourth year scholarship toward YU graduate programs
• Capstone project
• Future alumni networking opportunities

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Leadership Scholars will participate in seminars and reading groups twice a month, focused on public speaking and communication, conflict management, strategic planning and other dership tools.

Ten undergraduates will be accepted to the program annually.

Students who want to stay Shana Bet are welcome to reapply for the Leadership Scholars in the year immediately preceding their arrival on campus. However, they should only apply if they plan to be on campus for a full three years. If they will finish their studies in under three years they are not eligible for the program.