Jewish Scholarships

Established by the family of the late Joe Goldstein in his memory. Preference is given to third and fourth-year undergraduate students who are majoring in fashion merchandising and retailing at accredited colleges. Both financial need and academic merit are considered. One $1,200.00 scholarship will be awarded. Jewish and non-Jewish students are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Education level: 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students GPA: 3.0 Test Scores: SAT1000 or ACT24 Area of study: Fashion Merchandising and Retailing Areas of involvement: Cultural/religious studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Giving primarily in Texas.

Established by Dr. Hal Jayson in loving honor of his mother Annette Golman Jayson, and his aunt, Frances Goodman Golman who are both living lives dedicated to Judaism. Scholarships will be provided for Jewish undergraduates and graduate students to participate in an organized course of academic study in Israel. There is no minimum academic grade point average or test score required. Academic merit (20%), financial need (60%) and community involvement (20%) will be considered. One scholarship of $1,000.00 will be awarded. Education level: Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate students Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations Community/civic activities School-related activities Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate, 9/graduate Giving primarily in Texas.

Established in memory of Donald J. Grossfeld to fund scholarships for Jewish students at Southern Methodist University [undergraduate (sophomore and older), graduate, or law school students]. Financial need and academic merit will both be considered. Candidates need not be from the Dallas area to be eligible. Award Amount $2,000.00 Education level: Jewish undergraduates sophomore and above, Graduate students, Law School Students GPA: 2.5 University: Southern Methodist University Areas of involvement: Jewish studies or organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate 9/graduate

Established by Dr. Hal Jayson in loving memory of his Father, Bill Jayson, who served as an inspiration to him and to many others in the Dallas Jewish community, to provide scholarships for undergraduate or graduate level students who have demonstrated an interest in or are currently enrolled in a formal Jewish studies program. Financial need (60%), academic merit (20%), and community involvement (20%) will be considered. One $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded. The grant shall not be limited to tuition, but may cover all education related expenses. Education level: Jewish undergraduate and graduate students GPA: 3.0 Test Scores: GRE v 540 q 640 a 600 or GMAT v 32 q 35 or equivalent Area of study: Jewish Communal Service Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate 9/graduate. Giving primarily in Texas.

Established by the Federation Board of Directors. Scholarships are available for graduate students pursuing a degree in Jewish Communal Service (other than the rabbinate or cantorate). Financial need (35%), academic merit (40%) and Jewish involvement (25%) will be considered. One scholarship will be awarded. Candidates must be enrolled in or applying for full-time graduate degree program or certification program in Jewish Communal Service, or a related graduate program such as social work, public administration, etc. at an accredited college or university. The program must include a supervised internship in a Jewish communal setting. Award Amount: $950.00 Education level: Jewish Graduate students GPA: 3.0 Test Scores: GRE v 540 q 640 a 600 or GMAT v 32 q 35 or equivalent Area of study: Jewish Communal Service Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Giving primarily in Texas.

Established by Sam and Anne Kesner for Jewish students at Texas A & M University. Financial need (80%), academic merit (10%) and Jewish involvement (10%) will be considered. One scholarship of $670.00 will be awarded. Students need not be from the Dallas area to be eligible. Education level: Jewish undergraduate and graduate students GPA: 3.0 University: Texas A&M University (non-Dallas applicants ok) Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate 9/graduate

Established in honor of family and friends who have provided Nina their love, support and inspiration. This scholarship is for the purpose of assisting a young Jewish female student by removing some of the financial roadblocks in her pathway to pursue her educational dream to attend the university or college of her choice. Financial need (60%), academic merit (30%), and community involvement (10%) will be considered. It is important to the donor that the woman receiving this scholarship should be a person of quality in both her personal and educational goals. One scholarship of $500.00 will be awarded. Education level: Jewish undergraduate female students GPA: 3.0 Test Scores: SAT 1000 or ACT 24 Areas of involvement: Jewish studies and/or organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12 Giving primarily in Texas.

Established by the Federation Board of Directors in memory of Ben and Dorothy Lewis, two outstanding leaders of the Jewish community. Scholarships are available for Jewish students pursuing a career as a Jewish community professional (rabbinate, Jewish teacher, community worker, etc). Financial need and academic merit will both be considered. One $400.00 scholarship will be awarded. Education level: Jewish undergraduate and graduate students GPA: 3.0 Undergraduate Test Scores: SAT 1000 or ACT 24 Graduate Test Scores: GRE v 540 q 640 a 600 or GMAT v 32 q 35 or equivalent Area of study: Jewish Community Professional Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate, 9/graduate. Giving primarily in Texas.

Established in honor of Julie Lowenberg for the purpose of enabling undergraduate and graduate students to attend college. There are no minimum levels for grades and test scores. Jewish and non-Jewish candidates are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 60% financial need and 40% community involvement will be considered. One scholarship of $750.00 will be awarded. Education level: Undergraduate and graduate students Areas of involvement: Cultural/religious studies, camps, retreats, trips and organizations; community/civic activities; school-related activities Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate 9/graduate Giving primarily in Texas.

Established in memory of Frances Olsan as a general scholarship. Both financial need and academic merit are considered. One $360.00 scholarship will be awarded. Jewish and non-Jewish candidates are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Education level: Undergraduate and Graduate students GPA: 3.0 Undergraduate Test Scores: SAT1000or ACT24 Graduate Test Scores: GRE v540 q640 a600 or GMAT v32 q35 or equivalent Areas of involvement: Cultural/religious studies, camps, trips, retreats organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate 9/graduate Giving primarily in Texas.

Established by Sally L. Pian and Ira W. Silverman in honor of the 94th birthday of Ruth Pian, to enable deserving young people to attend The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Students must be American citizens. Jewish and non-Jewish candidates are eligible. Financial need (33%), academic achievement/high scholastic merit (34%) and community involvement (33%) will be considered. One scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded. Education level: Undergraduate seniors or current medical students Hours enrolled/semester: Must be enrolled in or applying for full-time study Giving primarily in Texas.

Established for the purpose of providing scholarships for Jewish students in need to enable them to attend the university, college or Yeshiva of their choice. Scholarship awards are available for undergraduate or graduate students. Financial need (70%), academic merit (20%), and community involvement (10%) will be considered. Two scholarships of $2,867.00 each will be awarded. There is no minimum academic Grade Point Average or test score required. Education level: Jewish undergraduate and graduate students Areas of involvement: Jewish studies, camps, trips, retreats and organizations. Community/civic activities. School-related activities. Hours enrolled/semester: 12/undergraduate, 9/graduate Giving primarily in Texas.