Top 44 Jewish Scholarships in May 2024

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!Show Less

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, and keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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! Show Less

Are you a Jewish, college-bound high school senior who resides in the Greater New Haven area? If so, you may be eligible for the Emma Kohn Podoloff Scholarship Fund of the National Council of Jewish Women! If Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 each to multiple eligible applicants who submit a 750-word essay, transcript, their parents’ latest 1040 Tax Return, and a copy of their college acceptance letter. If you're an incoming, Jewish college freshman from Greater New Haven, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a current student at Ohio State University (OSU) pursuing Jewish Studies? You might want to consider applying for the Norbert and Gretel B. Bloch Endowed Scholarship Fund in Jewish Studies! This scholarship is awarded annually to students who are interested in creating and facilitating a program that will enhance awareness of topics relevant to Jewish life, culture, or history. In addition to the program budget, winners also receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applying for this scholarship isn’t too involved - you’ll just need to complete the online application form including your proposal and some additional academic documents. This scholarship is funded directly through a generous endowment made by Norbert and Gretel B. Bloch. Only one student is awarded each year, so make sure you put your best foot forward in your application materials! If you’re a current student at OSU pursuing Jewish Studies and this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, then we encourage you to apply!Show Less

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!Show Less

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!Show Less

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!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior residing in Webster County, Nebraska, who plans to enroll in a two- or four-year post-secondary program to pursue an agriculture-related degree? Further, are you actively involved in your local house of worship and community? If so, the Leslie & Helen R. Wilson Memorial Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to one applicant who is set to graduate in the top one-third of their high school graduating class and is actively involved in their local house of worship (e.g. church, mosque, synagogue, temple, etc.) and community. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Jewish resident of San Diego County (California) who will be enrolled full-time in a college or university within the U.S. in this upcoming Fall? Further, do you plan to concurrently work or intern during your time in college? If both apply, consider applying for the David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $5,000 to between 20 and 30 San Diego County residents who will be enrolled full-time in college in the Fall. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a completed application, recent transcripts, a 350-500-word essay, letters of recommendation, their income tax return (Form 1040), a copy of their Student Aid Report, and a recorded interview video. If you're a Jewish resident of San Diego County and current or incoming college student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming Jewish postsecondary student residing in California’s San Francisco Bay Area with a demonstrated interest in and dedication to a specific field of study (i.e. through internships, research, etc.)? If so, the Brandenburg Education Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one passionate, current or incoming Jewish undergraduate student residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Eligible counties that applicants may reside in include San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less