Jewish Scholarships

General Purpose: To provide scholarships for deserving women to pursue collegiate or graduate studies. Criteria: Jewish; financial need. Geographic Limitations: San Francisco, San Mateo, northern Santa Clara, Marin and Sonoma Counties.

The Jewish Federation Israel Scholarship Program enables teens to participate in an Israel Experience to develop and enrich their Jewish education and reinforce Jewish identity. The Federation supports both need-based and incentive scholarships. Israel scholarships are made possible by the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, the Samuel Israel Foundation and other donors. Applications are reviewed by the Israel Scholarship Committee. Please note the following: Scholarships are for teen experiences only. Gap year experiences are not eligible for scholarship funding through this program. Scholarships cannot be awarded retroactively. Scholarship recipients are required to complete volunteer service at the Jewish Federation upon the conclusion of their Israel program (see application packet for details). Scholarship recipients must write one blog post and send at least five pictures for every three weeks of their program. To be eligible for a Teen Israel Scholarship, you must: Be a permanent resident of Washington State. Participate in an Israel program that starts from the summer after ninth grade through high school graduation. Select an Israel program that is an educational youth/peer program (adventure travel, community service, volunteer work, study). Seek additional sources of scholarship funding from your synagogue (if you are affiliated) and your Israel program/sponsoring organization.

Selection Criteria * Greater Hartford resident (preference to Bloomfield) * Of the Jewish faith * Accepted or currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning * Pursuing nursing or healthcare profession * Minimum B average in sciences * Good citizenship and active involvement in the communityAdditional materials: * Essay about why you should receive a scholarship from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford. * Financial Aid Worksheet (last page of application available at http://www.jcfhartford.org) and copy of parents' IRS 1040

The Jewish War Veterans Post 126 Scholarship Fund provides scholarship assistance to children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of the JWV Post 126.Assistance will be based upon need or merit for students currently enrolled or applying to attend an accredited college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level.Those eligible shall be relatives of those JWV members residing in the Burlington, Camden or Gloucester Counties currently or during their lifetime. RULES: 1. The JWV Scholarship Committee shall determine the recipient of the award based upon the following criteria listed in order of priority:? Grade Point Average? Community service? Special acts of honors? Military service? Other extraordinary need 2. Award period is one year 3. Applicant may apply for an unlimited number of years 4. The award is limited to tuition, books and room and board 5. Applicants must provide the following materials:? Resume including CGPA and SAT scores? Transcripts? Two letters of recommendation? Applicants may also be asked to participate in an interview6. Parent or Guardian must complete Scholarship Financial Application form

Essay Competition For post High School Israel study programs at a university, yeshiva, or recognized program. TOPIC: In a 500-word essay, reflect on the way your Jewish community has contributed to your life so far. Describe what you feel your role will be as an adult in contributing to the vibrancy of your Jewish community into the future, and how will your upcoming Israel experience help you to grow into the role you foresee for yourself. RULES: 1. The Freda and Sam Yacker contest is open to Jewish students 18-25 years of age who live in Camden, Gloucester, or Burlington Counties. 1. Essays should be two to five pages, one sided, double spaced in 12-point font with 1 inch margins. 2. Content, style, and attention to spelling and grammar are all important elements. 3. Do not include identifying details about your synagogue, school, rabbi, name or family members in the body of your essay. 4. Any outside sources quoted should be properly cited. 5. All essays should be accompanied with a Scholarship Application Cover Sheet and Special Scholarship Application Form. 6. Essays will be judged by a panel of experts from the local Jewish community. Send all essays and application materials to: [email protected]

The Robert L. Schattner Scholarship is for Jewish students residing in Burlington, Camden or Gloucester Counties who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a college or university degree-related program. Priority will be given to students pursuing degree programs in a health or business related field. Students must demonstrate financial need. RULES: 1. Applicant must have a 2.5 minimum grade point average 2. Include all extra-curricular activities applicant is involved with including: participation in religious, civic and/or community organizations, athletics, and/or employment experience 3. Applicant must demonstrate financial need 4. Parent or Guardian must complete the Scholarship Financial Application 5. Award period is one year 6. Current recipients of this scholarship may re-apply 7. Scholarship may be used for tuition and books or room and board 8. Applicants must provide the following materials: □ Special Scholarship Application Form □ Most recent official transcript with GPA and SAT scores □ Personal statement describing your involvement in the Jewish community, extracurricular activities, honors and awards (as indicated in Special Scholarship Application Form) □ Parent/Guardians’ most recently signed 1040 □ Two letters of recommendation from source other than a family member

Eligibility: You are Jewish and have been a resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara counties for at least one year prior to your application. You can demonstrate financial need according to JFCS’ guidelines. You have been accepted to or are enrolled in, a college, university, vocational school, or other accredited institution of higher learning. You are in good academic standing, according to the guidelines of your school with a minimum grade point average of 2.75.

Awarded to a full time student who may not qualify for academic scholarships and who has overcome a major obstacle.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to both full-time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.To be eligible for consideration for aid, a family's income should not exceed $85,000 annually. Exceptions to this rule are made in unique circumstances. Funds are distributed each August for the fall term. Students can apply once a year.

Awarded to full-time graduate or undergraduate. (Tuition only.) Can be renewed in competition with others.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to full- time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.To be eligible for consideration for aid, a family's income should not exceed $85,000 annually. Exceptions to this rule are made in unique circumstances. Funds are distributed each August for the fall term. Students can apply once a year.

Awarded to needy students. Academic achievement and community involvement is considered.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to both full and part-time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.To be eligible for consideration for aid, a family's income should not exceed $85,000 annually. Exceptions to this rule are made in unique circumstances. Funds are distributed each August for the fall term. Students can apply once a year.

Awarded to scholastically superior, unmarried Jewish student attending a secular college in Ohio.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to both full and part-time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.

Awarded to a freshman or graduate student pursuing a career in medicine.For Jewish students in Greater Cleveland. Awards are available to both full and part-time students. Students are awarded up to a maximum of $4,000 per academic year in the form of loans and grants based on the total applicant pool, total need and total available funds.To be eligible for consideration for aid, a family's income should not exceed $85,000 annually. Exceptions to this rule are made in unique circumstances. Funds are distributed each August for the fall term. Students can apply once a year.