The family of Hilda Specter Morgenstern created the scholarship to remember the ideals of a strong and vibrant American Jewish woman who valued Judaism, Israel, education and the administration of public policy for good.

About the Scholarship

The Hilda Specter Morgenstern Merit Scholarship is awarded once a year to an American woman who meets the following qualifications:

• Will study in Israel during her undergraduate education
• Identifies strongly as Jewish, but does not have to identify with any particular denomination
• Has a 3.5 GPA or higher
• Demonstrates strong interest in public advocacy, public policy or government affairs

The Morgenstern Merit Scholarship awards $2,500 directly in tuition dollars to the university, seminary or study program of the applicant's choice.