Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will reopen on April 3, 2023.

The application link will be posted on or before the start date.

Key Dates and Updates

  • On April 3rd, 2023, HFLS will begin accepting applications for the UJA Biller, Nerken and Benin scholarships. Please note: The scholarships are for one (1) academic year and students who were previously awarded scholarships still need to reapply.
  • Returning students must update their personal information as soon as you log-in to reapply.
  • For undergraduate students who intend to apply for the Rose Biller Scholarship (if you have not already done so) it is imperative that you submit your FAFSA application prior to the start of the application process.
  • The deadline for submitting applications for the Biller, Nerken and Benin scholarships will be at midnight on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. There will be no extensions or exceptions.

Scholarship Overview

Please Note: Undergraduate freshman are not eligible to apply for the three Scholarship Programs this 2023-2024 academic year.

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 New York City, Long Island, or Westchester.

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.

* If you are not awarded, or if the award amount is not enough to cover the cost of your college expenses, you may apply for an interest-free Undergraduate Loan of up to $30,000 ($7,500 per year for up to 4 years).

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

Please contact scholarship@HFLS.org with any questions.

Scholarship Applications for the 2022/2023 season are now open!

 Application period closes at 11:59PM on May 31, 2022.
Please contact scholarship@HFLS.org with any questions.

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The Scholarship Season Will Open April 4th.

The Scholarship application portal for the 2022/2023 academic year will open on April 4, 2022. The deadline for completing and submitting applications will be June 3, 2022 at 5pm. Stay tuned for more details.

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 New York City, Long Island, or Westchester.

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.

* If you are not awarded, or if the award amount is not enough to cover the cost of your college expenses, you may apply for an interest-free Undergraduate Loan of up to $30,000 ($7,500 per year for up to 4 years).

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

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.

Get more information about this scholarship

Please contact scholarship@HFLS.org with any questions.