Top 35 Jewish Scholarships in June 2023

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Are you a Jewish high school student from the Chicago metropolitan area wanting to participate in a study abroad program in Israel? If so, consider applying for the Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program! The Israel Experience High School Scholarship Program is open to Jewish high school students living in the Chicago metropolitan area who have applied for a study abroad program in Israel that does not begin until after the scholarship application deadline. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish United Fund, the central philanthropic center of Chicago's Jewish community and one of the largest not-for-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. The goals of the Jewish United Fund Israel Experience Scholarship Program are to strengthen students' Jewish identities, develop a greater commitment to the Chicago Jewish community, and promote leadership in the Jewish community. The scholarship is offered triannually, with deadlines on March 15th, June 1st, and November 1st of each year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an American college student or graduate who has been accepted to an Israel study abroad or MASA Israel Journey program? Further, are you actively involved in pro-Israel activities on your college campus or local community? If so, consider applying for the Helyn B. Reich Memorial Scholarship! Twice a year, the scholarship awards multiple scholarships worth up to $1,500 to fund applicants’ study abroad/post-grad programs in Israel. While applications for the spring semester are due January 15th, fall semester and year-round program applications are due July 15th. The scholarships are funded by the American Zionist Movement, an organization that works to “promote and defend Zionism in the United States.” If you fit the criteria and will soon be enrolled in a study abroad or post-grad program in Israel, we encourage you to apply!

Are you an undergraduate Portland State University student majoring in Judaic studies? Then, consider applying to the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship! Funded by Portland State University themselves, the Harold Schnitzer Family Scholarship aims to relieve some of the hefty university tuition costs and fees for passionate students each year. The scholarship, covering more than half the costs of tuition and fees, is awarded to nearly 20 lucky PSU Judaic studies students yearly. Spread out over the course of your undergraduate experience (up to four years), the scholarship pays up to $7,000 per year. If you’re a community service-oriented Judaic studies major at PSU, we encourage you to apply!

The Bernard Rotberg Memorial Grant is available to direct descendants of Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America members in good standing. If the member has passed away, they must have been in good standing at the time of their death. All members, including posthumous, must have joined before the January 1st three years prior to the year of the application deadline. To apply, send your application to the appropriate Department Commander.

The Clifford Lee Kristal Education Grant is awarded to the direct descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) of a member in good standing of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America. If an applicant's relative is deceased, the member must have been in good standing at the time of his/her death. All members (including Posthumous) must have joined at least three (3) years ago. The application should be mailed to the appropriate Department Commander. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to receive funding for your post-secondary education.

Are you a Jewish high school senior residing in New Haven County, Connecticut? The Mary Taylor Friedler Memorial Scholarship may then be a great scholarship opportunity for you! The Mary Taylor Friedler Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, a trusted and expert resource for charitable gift planning and endowments. The organization also serves as a partner and resource for synagogues, local Jewish agencies, professional advisors, and donors. The scholarship is open to any and all Jewish high school seniors in New Haven County with a “B” average or higher. The annual $1,000 scholarship is awarded to multiple students, so long as funds allow for it. If you fit the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply! 

Are you a Jewish student who has strong potential for success but limited financial resources to fund your college or graduate school fees? If so, consider applying for the Jewish Community Foundation College Scholarship! The scholarship is open to Jewish students currently enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States who are residents of the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region. The scholarship is funded by the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, an organization that is made possible by generous donors dedicated to encouraging students to follow their dreams by pursuing higher education. Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $3,000 to help lucky students pay for college and graduate school costs. If you’re passionate about pursuing higher education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current or incoming Jewish graduate student living in the metropolitan Washington area? If so, consider applying for the Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service! The scholarship is open to Jewish students who have been accepted to full-time graduate programs in Jewish communal service. Applicants must also reside in the Washington metropolitan area and intend to professionally serve the Jewish community after graduation. The scholarship is offered by the Jewish Social Service Agency, a health and social wellness agency that provides services for the local Jewish community. Each year, they award $5,000 to help one lucky recipient fund their graduate education. If you are a Jewish graduate student who would like some help with your tuition, we encourage you to apply!

The Brandenburg Education Scholarship is funded by the Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund, an organization focused on innovation, collaboration, and investment to shape the diverse and dynamic Bay Area Jewish communities. Each year, their Brandenburg Education Scholarship awards $1,000 to one current or incoming Jewish undergraduate student residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship is funded by the Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund, an organization that mobilizes innovation, collaboration, and investment to shape the diverse and dynamic Bay Area Jewish communities where people find meaningful connections to Judaism and each other. Each year, their Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to multiple current and incoming Jewish postsecondary students from select California counties who want to work with underserved children. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

Are you a Jewish middle or high school student who would like to demonstrate your passion for Judaism and philanthropy through writing? Consider applying for the Kaplun Essay Contest! Open to Jewish students who submit an essay about Jewish values and/or the benefits of philanthropy, the scholarship awards $1,800 to two lucky students. Ten runners-up are awarded $500 each, and the first 100 students to submit an essay win a $18 entrance prize. This scholarship is sponsored by the Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation, a foundation in honor of the Kapluns who were refugees from Nazi persecution and dedicated their lives to a variety of philanthropic causes.

Are you a Jewish high school senior or college student residing in Oklahoma? If so, you might consider applying for the Carrie Jacobi Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship grants between $360 and $3,600 to a few select high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students to help them pay off college costs. All that’s needed is for you to fill out some basic information, submit a transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 350-word essay. 

Are you a Jewish bachelor's degree student who demonstrates extraordinary leadership abilities? If so, consider applying for the Hillel Campus Leadership Award! This award is open to full-time Jewish students seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. The scholarship is funded by Hillel International, an organization that encourages generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice, and connect to their peers and Jewish people across the globe. Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to help a lucky student pay for their school costs. If you’re passionate about being committed to Jewish life and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a graduating, Jewish high school senior student that exhibits leadership and volunteerism? If so, consider applying for the Handeli First-Year Student Scholarship! The Handeli First-Year Student Scholarship is open to graduating Jewish high school seniors seeking a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S or Canada. The scholarship is offered by Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world which works with thousands of college students around the globe. Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to help two (2) lucky students pay for the costs of their college educations. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional school years after one's first year of college, but can not be renewed after the fourth school year or after the recipient's completion of their undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. If you're an incoming, Jewish college student passionate about helping others, we encourage you to apply!

The Stein Family Scholarship is funded by the Tidewater Jewish Foundation, an organization that creates permanent resources to meet the challenges and needs of the Jewish community. Each year, their Stein Family Scholarship awards up to $20,000 to multiple college-bound, Jewish high school seniors residing in Hamptons Roads who demonstrate academic ability and a passion for community service. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

If you’re a Jewish woman planning to study in Israel during your undergraduate education, then the Hilda Specter Morgenstern Merit Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you! Dedicated to helping Jewish women learn more about government and public policy, the scholarship aims to help one lucky student pay for college expenses each year. The winning student must demonstrate interest in public advocacy, public policy, and/or government affairs. If you’re a Jewish female university student interested in public and/or government service, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a student at Ohio State University who has written a paper on a topic related to Jewish studies? If so, consider applying to the Charlotte Susan Roth Memorial Fund Essay Contest! All that’s needed to apply for the contest is a minimum 1,500-word essay on Jewish studies that has been written in one’s fall or spring semester at OSU. The top applicant will receive a $500 award and the second place applicant will receive $250.