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
- Provides up to $5,000 per payment period for eligible degree-seeking recipients, with a maximum total award of $20,000
- Supports postgraduate degrees, professional certifications, and continuing education courses
- Degree scholarships are awarded according to the academic calendar, such as fall and spring semesters
- Funding for certifications and continuing education is based on program costs and available scholarship funds
- Scholarship payments are issued after completion of a traditional academic semester, typically in December or May
- Recipients must provide proof of semester completion and confirmation of continued employment before payment is processed
- New application periods are announced on the JCC Association website and through email communications
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have completed at least one year of full-time employment in their current role at a JCC
- Degree-seeking applicants must pursue their degree on a full-time or part-time basis
- Eligible educational opportunities include postgraduate degrees, certifications in specific professional areas, and continuing education courses
- Must meet the application and documentation requirements established by JCC Association
- Must provide proof of academic completion and continued employment to receive scholarship payments
- Degree-seeking applicants must participate in an interview with a JCC Association staff member
- Additional interviews may be requested by the JCC Association Professional Development Team
Application Process
- Review the JCC Association Professional Development Scholarship requirements and monitor announcements for upcoming application periods.
- Identify the postgraduate degree, professional certification, or continuing education program you intend to pursue.
- Gather the application materials and supporting documentation required for your educational program.
- Complete and submit the scholarship application during the designated application period.
- If applying for a degree program, participate in the required interview with a JCC Association staff member.
- Complete any additional interviews requested by the Professional Development Team.
- Await notification regarding your scholarship application status.
- If selected, complete the applicable academic semester and provide documentation verifying successful completion and continued JCC employment before receiving scholarship funds.
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.
