Gruen Fellows Program

Funding excellence. Fostering leadership.

Through a generous ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA gift, mission-aligned high schools are invited to apply to participate in the Gruen Fellows Program. Each accepted school nominates one exceptional incoming 9th grader to become a Gruen Fellow—receiving a four-year scholarship and joining a national cohort for a unique programmatic experience that extends throughout their high school journey.

School applications for the 2027-2031 academic cycle are due on June 30.

Schools will be notified of decisions on August 5.

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Apply to Join the YU Network

High schools are invited to apply to join the ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA Network (YUN) and participate in the Gruen Fellows Program, with funding provided for a four-year cycle before reapplying.

Participating schools receive:
  • $160,000 in funding over four years which supports one to two fellows per grade   
  • Official designation as a member of the ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA Network (YUN)—a mission-aligned network of institutions committed to YU’s core Torah values  
  • Access to national YU programming and student opportunities  

Participating Schools Nominate Gruen Fellows to a National Cohort

Each year, participating high schools nominate an exceptional student entering 9th grade who:

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Excels academically 

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Embodies
Torah Umadda values 

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Demonstrates
leadership promise 

GRUEN FELLOWS RECEIVE: 

A scholarship awarded each year of high school

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A four-year Torah Values curriculum delivered through YU Global 

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Cohort-based engagement with Gruen Fellows across the country to foster connection, identity, and shared growth 

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A Movement in the Making

More than just a scholarship, this initiative is building a pipeline of future Jewish leaders, united by shared values and inspired by ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA’s vision. This initiative goes beyond financial support.

This initiative goes beyond financial support.
It's the start of a movement to:

  • Strengthen Jewish high schools
  • Identify and nurture future leaders
  • Unite a mission-driven network of Torah-centered institutions

Thank you for your interest in the Gruen Fellows Program.

Please email gruenfellows@yu.edu with any questions.

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FAQs

The Honors Leadership Society consists of four select cohorts for students accepted to ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA’s undergraduate Honors Programs.

These cohorts include students selected by the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought (“Straus Scholars”); the Leadership Scholars Program through the Office for Values and Leadership (“Leadership Scholars”); the Lieberman- Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy (“Lieberman Scholars”); and the YU- Einstein Medical Scholars Program (“Medical Scholars”).

The Honors Leadership Society consists of four select cohorts for students accepted to ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA’s undergraduate Honors Programs.

These cohorts include students selected by the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought (“Straus Scholars”); the Leadership Scholars Program through the Office for Values and Leadership (“Leadership Scholars”); the Lieberman- Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy (“Lieberman Scholars”); and the YU- Einstein Medical Scholars Program (“Medical Scholars”).

The Honors Leadership Society consists of four select cohorts for students accepted to ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA’s undergraduate Honors Programs.

These cohorts include students selected by the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought (“Straus Scholars”); the Leadership Scholars Program through the Office for Values and Leadership (“Leadership Scholars”); the Lieberman- Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy (“Lieberman Scholars”); and the YU- Einstein Medical Scholars Program (“Medical Scholars”).

The Honors Leadership Society consists of four select cohorts for students accepted to ✅Facebook账号 | 越南 | 注册2021-2022 | 微软邮箱 | 好友300+ | 已设置2FA’s undergraduate Honors Programs.

These cohorts include students selected by the Zahava and Moshael J. Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought (“Straus Scholars”); the Leadership Scholars Program through the Office for Values and Leadership (“Leadership Scholars”); the Lieberman- Mitzner Center for Public Service and Advocacy (“Lieberman Scholars”); and the YU- Einstein Medical Scholars Program (“Medical Scholars”).

Schools:

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