All applicants must demonstrate at least one year's attendance in an American high school, college or graduate school. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and community service, particularly Jewish communal activity. Last year, HIAS awarded 114 scholarships of $1,500 each.

For an application, write to HIAS Scholarship Awards, 333 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001-5004 and enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15. For information, call (212) 613-1357.