JCC Association’s Professional Development Scholarship Program is designed to help current, full-time JCC professionals deepen and enhance their professional knowledge to advance their career at a Jewish Community Center or Jewish Community Camp (JCC). Scholarships are available for the following: postgraduate degrees; certification in a specific area; or continuing education (ex. one class on a specific subject)
Scholarship Details
- Offered by the JCC Association
- Provides up to $5,000 per pay period, up to a total of $20,000
- Supports postgraduate degrees, certifications, and continuing education courses
- Awards are distributed based on the academic calendar
- Funds are paid after proof of course completion and continued employment
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a current full-time JCC professional
- Must have completed at least one year of full-time employment in current role
- Must be pursuing a degree or educational program on a full- or part-time basis
- Must meet any additional program requirements outlined during the application period
Application Process
- Monitor announcements for application periods and deadlines.
- Complete and submit a full scholarship application with required materials.
- Participate in an interview if applying for a degree-seeking program.
- Await notification regarding scholarship status.
- Provide proof of course completion and continued employment to receive funding.
Recipients of JCC awards are master's degree students working to obtain their first degree. They must complete an internship/field placement at a JCC, and they must commit to working in a JCC for two years after graduation. To qualify for a JCC Association Professional Development Scholarship, you must meet both of these criteria: have completed at least one year of full-time employment in your current role at your JCC; and pursue a degree on a full- or part-time basis.
