March 15, 2027

Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman College Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Location
California
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Jewish high school seniors and graduates who are permanent residents of the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, have a GPA of 3.3 or higher, demonstrate financial need, and participate actively in the Jewish community may apply through the Jewish Federation's unified college scholarship application.

Multiple awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available and are renewable each year of undergraduate study. Submit the FAFSA, cumulative high school transcripts, two non-family letters of recommendation, the first page of your family's most recent tax return, and your financial aid award letter if available.

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What else to submit

  • FAFSA
  • Cumulative high school transcripts
  • Two non-family letters of recommendation
  • First page of family's most recent tax return
  • College financial-aid award letter, if available
  • Cumulative high school transcripts
  • Two non-family letters of recommendation
  • The first page of your family's most recent tax return
  • Your financial aid award letter from your college of enrollment, if available by the deadline
  • Submit the unified college scholarship application and personal statement.
  • Renewable each year of undergraduate study.