As the cost of higher education continues to rise, it can be challenging for Jewish students to afford college. Fortunately, there are many scholarships available specifically for Jewish students to help alleviate the financial burden. In this article, we have compiled a list of 10 scholarships that are open to Jewish students. These scholarships not only provide financial aid, but also recognize and support the accomplishments and contributions of Jewish students. Whether you are pursuing a degree in the arts, sciences, or humanities, there is a scholarship on this list for you. So, read on to discover the opportunities that await you as a Jewish student.
Jewish Community Federation College Scholarships – Up to $10,000
The Jewish Community Federation offers 12 college scholarships for Jewish students. There is one general application to fill out, and applicants will automatically be considered for all of the scholarships. The general application eligibility criteria states that, for most scholarships, applicants must be Jewish students from the Federation’s service area, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. Additionally, the scholarships are only for full-time students.
Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship – $7,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship is annually awarded to Jewish female incoming college freshmen. Applicants must be Jewish female high school seniors or graduates who are beginning their first year of an undergraduate program at a four-year college or university in California. Additionally, applicants must meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, show involvement with athletics, demonstrate financial need, practice the Jewish principles of tzedakah and tikkun olam, and have a permanent residence in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein Scholarship – Up to $10,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Helen B. and Lewis E. Goldstein Scholarship is annually awarded to Jewish students with financial need and academic merit. Applicants must be Jewish college-bound high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. Preference is given to those who are enrolled in a professional school such as a law school, business, or library/information science. Preference will also be given to immigrant students.
Judy Kay Wendland-Young College Scholarship – Up to $20,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Judy Kay Wendland-Young College Scholarship is annually awarded to women over the age of 35 who are entering undergraduate study for the first time. Applicants must plan on attending an accredited college in the United States and demonstrate financial need.
Marvin Anmuth Scholarship – $1,500-$5,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Marvin Anmuth Scholarship is annually awarded to Jewish engineering students. Applicants must be Jewish college-bound high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university. Additionally, each applicant must be pursuing an engineering degree, demonstrate financial need, have demonstrated leadership in the Jewish and/or larger community, meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and have a permanent residence in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman College Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman College Scholarship is annually awarded to Jewish students with high academic achievements. Applicants must be Jewish college-bound high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university. Additionally, applicants must have an “outstanding academic record,” meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate financial need, demonstrate involvement in the Jewish community, and have a permanent residence in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Shirley and Robert Raymer College Scholarship – $10,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Shirley and Robert Raymer College Scholarship is annually awarded to high school seniors who are enrolling in academically selective four-year colleges or universities. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and involvement in the Jewish community. Additionally, applicants must have a permanent residence is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship – $1,000-$5,000
Offered by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, the Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship is annually awarded to Jewish students interested in literature. Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students accepted to or attending an accredited college or university program. Additionally, applicants must major in library science, literature, or a related field, and have a permanent residence is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship – Up to $8,000
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago offers scholarships to help Jewish students afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish, born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area, plan on remaining in the Chicago area after graduating, be entering a full-time graduate program or be entering junior or senior year of an undergraduate program in a “helping profession,” and demonstrate financial need and career promise.
Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh Scholarship – Varies
Each year, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers scholarships to help Jewish students in the community afford higher education. Applicants must be Jewish high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students, or technical students with financial need. They must be residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, or Westmoreland counties for two or more years. Applicants must submit their transcript and FAFSA application by the due date.
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