Gap Year Scholars

Supported by Wohl Legacy

Detailed Selection Criteria

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  1. Leadership skills:
    1. Leadership Roles: Holding leadership positions in youth movements, student councils, youth clubs, or other community groups
    2. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated through youth movement leadership, extended group projects, sports, or other community activities.
    3. Influence and Persuasion: Instances where the applicant has successfully influenced others or brought about change.
    4. Conflict Resolution and Cross-Communalism: Skills in mediating disputes and finding solutions to conflicts across different types/kinds of people.
    5. Public Speaking and Communication: Strong skills in expressing ideas clearly and persuasively.
  2. Activism:
    1. Advocacy and Campaigns: Participation or leadership in campaigns or social movements in or beyond their community.
    2. Community Engagement: Active involvement in Jewish community issues, local governance, or civic organizations e.g., youth parliament, student leadership beyond own school.
    3. Volunteering: Consistent and meaningful volunteer work with a focus on Jewish or social causes.
    4. Recognition by others of leadership and activism e.g., school or community or civic awards or competitions.
  3. Personal Qualities and Traits:
    1. Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrated through volunteer work, community service, or projects that show a deep concern for others.
    2. Integrity and Ethical Judgment: Evidenced by actions and decisions that reflect honesty and strong moral principles.
    3. Resilience and Perseverance: Shown through overcoming significant personal or community challenges.
    4. Initiative and Proactivity: Examples of taking initiative in starting projects or addressing issues without waiting for others to act.
    5. Inquisitiveness and Nuance: ability to approach issues with an appreciation for nuance, actively seeking out diverse opinions and perspectives.
  4. Vision and Future Plans:
    1. Clear Goals and Ambitions: Articulated plans for future Jewish community and their contribution to it.
    2. Understands Problem and Innovative Ideas: Shown through ideas for projects or initiatives that could address issues or improve communities.
    3. Awareness of Global Jewish Issues: Understanding of issues facing the Jewish people in the UK and Israel.