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Explore a diverse array of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships listed below. You may also qualify for an 0% interest loan from JELF!
The Self-Publishing School Creative Writing Scholarship
A $1000 grant will be paid via check to the college or university. Funds are to be applied to qualified college expenses (including tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board) for the current academic year.
Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
Each year, SYF’s scholarships support hundreds of college-bound students through three nationally competitive scholarship programs. Applicants are evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement; additional criteria apply to each individual scholarship program.
The Federation Executive Recruitment & Education Program (FEREP) Graduate Scholarship
The Federation Executive Recruitment & Education Program (FEREP) is a scholarship for Jewish students who plan to pursue a career as professional leaders for the North American Jewish Federation system. Eligible areas of study include non-clinical social work, public administration, or business administration.
Graduate Scholarships
Explore the Open Education Database’s expansive list of scholarships for grad school students.
Ph.D. Students
Explore the Open Education Database’s expansive list of scholarship opportunities for Ph.D. students.
College Avenue Student Loans
An organization that helps access loan repayment options and find student loans that fit each student.
International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL)
JELF is a proud member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL) where we represent educational funds in the southeast. View a complete directory of other Jewish interest free loan organizations located around the world, some of which also provide educational assistance.
Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS)
Provides scholarships for college or vocational training in the form of grants and/or no-interest loans based on financial need to Jewish students residing in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee or Texas.
PeerFinance101 Personal Finance Scholarship
This annual scholarship of $1,000 is open to students either currently enrolled in or actively applying to an undergraduate or graduate-level program. Submissions will be accepted starting in January of each year with a winner selected by September.
American Gap Association
Includes links to a medley of information about funding a student’s “Gap” Year.
The Sara and Max Goldsammler Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by Orthodox Union Alumni, this scholarship is offered for any high school senior or current Jewish college student for college tuition.
Does a Gap Year Affect Financial Aid?
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List of Jewish Scholarships
Community and connection to history are two of the most common criteria for awarding Jewish scholarships and financial aid. Few faiths have as much history or sense of community as Judaism. Both national and local scholarships are available for Jewish students trying to find money for college. Whether you are currently practicing or simply of […]
Aging Matters Scholarship
A scholarship will be given annually to a student that currently cares for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or intends to pursue a career that will have an impact on the elder population. Applicants submit an essay on “why aging matters” as part of the application process.