Deadline: 18 December 2018
Applications are open for Diller Tikkun Olam Awards to create and lead a new project that embodies the values of Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World.
The Diller Family Foundation knows that supporting Jewish teen leadership today means creating and inspiring future generations of strong Jewish leaders in the global community.
Benefit
The awards provide $36,000 for each recipient so that they may use it to further their project or education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Serving in a leadership role on a project aimed at repairing the world
- Volunteering without any compensation
- Aged 13-19
- Residents of the United States
- Self-identified as Jewish
Evaluation Criteria
- Proven commitment to the value and practice of tikkun olam
- Demonstration of vision and creativity
- Effective development and implementation of a project or organization
- Dedication to the project over time
- Ability to impact a growing number of individuals and/or engage a growing number of individuals in the project, either as partners, participants or beneficiaries
- Ability to articulate in her/his own words the history, meaning and significance of the project, it’s goals, impact and potential to engage others
- Note: Teens who have created and co-led projects with others are welcome to apply individually for the Tikkun Olam Award. In such cases, each applicant will be considered and evaluated separately, and no more than one applicant will be chosen as an award recipient.
- Note: Teens are not eligible for the Award if they have a sibling who has received a Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award in the preceding five years.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Helen Diller Family Foundation.
