March 15, 2027
JCF Elaine and Barry Gilbert College Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $3,000
Eligibility
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Jewish high school seniors or past Gilbert scholarship recipients who are permanent Bay Area residents and plan full-time undergraduate study at a UC campus, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, or Hillsdale College may apply through the Jewish Federation's unified college scholarship application.
Multiple awards ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are expected. New applicants need a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5; renewal applicants need at least 3.0. Special consideration is given to graduates of San Francisco's Lowell or Washington High Schools. Past recipients may reapply.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 for new applicants or 3.0 for renewals
- Financial need documentation
- Submit the unified college scholarship application and essay about Jewish-community involvement.
- Graduates of San Francisco's Lowell High School or Washington High School receive special consideration.