Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the Ruth Kroll Scholarship:

• Identify as a woman aged 16 to 19 years
• Self-identify as Jewish
• Reside in Middlesex or Monmouth counties
• Attend a high school, vocational school, or college in New Jersey
• Exhibit proven commitment to the value and practice of tikkun olam  (repair the world) over time without compensation

We’re looking for candidates that have a history of consistently volunteering over an extended period of time. Whether you work behind the scenes caring for a neighbor or publicly raise funds for a cause you’re passionate about, we want to hear from you. Volunteering activities may range from raising money, building awareness, direct service benefiting clients, working on systemic change, and more.

The selection process is:

1. The candidate submits an application.
2. The candidate will receive an email letting them know that their application was received. 
3. A committee will review all application materials, contact personal references, and select the scholarship finalists. 
4. The committee will interview scholarship finalists.
5. The committee will select awardees by May 31, 2023.

Each application will be carefully reviewed and personal references will be contacted. Reviewers will focus on current, demonstrated commitment and community service impact.

Awardees may choose how to spend this one-time award. For example, funds may be used towards philanthropy or education.