2025 Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Scholarship
Description
The Federation provides scholarships for students to attend undergraduate or graduate programs at accredited non profit colleges or universities. Scholarships are granted based on both merit and financial need and are intended to be “last resort” funding to supplement student and family contributions, as well as other financial aid, grants, and awards.
Qualifications
If you have never received a scholarship from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, please apply as a new applicant with this application. If you are applying to renew a scholarship you received from the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, please apply as a renewal applicant HERE.
Selection Process
The Federation's College Scholarship program includes 15 different scholarships, each with its own eligibility criteria and requirements (see below).
- Most (but not all) scholarships are for 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, to attend an undergraduate program based on a combination of need and merit. There are exceptions, so please see the detailed eligibility requirements below.
- Applicants may be eligible for more than one scholarship and may receive more than one award.
- Applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarships for which they are eligible. Applicants need only to submit one application to be considered for multiple scholarships.
- Previous recipients may apply for a renewal each year, as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria and the fund allows for renewals. Renewals are not guaranteed. If a student is applying for a renewal, they may not apply for a new scholarship.
- Scholarships are for full-time students only, enrolled in 12-plus units per quarter/semester.
