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.