Scholarships are available to support undergraduate or graduate studies at accredited nonprofit colleges and universities. The program offers 15 distinct scholarships, each with specific eligibility criteria and requirements.
Scholarship Details
- Supports first-year undergraduate study at a four-year college or university in California
- One of 15 scholarships available through the overall program
- Award is based on a combination of merit and financial need
- Intended to supplement other financial aid and family contributions
Eligibility Criteria
- Jewish female high school senior or graduate
- Beginning first year of undergraduate study at a four-year California college or university
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Involvement in athletics
- Demonstrated financial need
- Evidence of practicing Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam
- Permanent residence in the San Francisco Bay Area (includes San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties)
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility, including residency and academic requirements
- Gather supporting documents, including transcript and financial information
- Prepare materials demonstrating community involvement and Jewish values
- Submit application through the program’s designated portal or process
If you are a Jewish female student in the Bay Area who excels academically, participates in athletics, and lives by the values of giving back and improving the world, this scholarship can help support your first year in college. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need. Scholarships are intended to supplement student and family contributions, financial aid, grants, and other awards.
