Jewish Scholarships

Jewish female high school seniors or graduates beginning their first year at a four-year California college or university who are permanent Bay Area residents may apply through the Jewish Federation's unified college scholarship application. Awards are up to $5,000 based on merit and financial need. You need a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5, involvement in athletics, demonstrated financial need, and evidence of practicing Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam.

Jewish women who are members of a CUNY Hillel, enrolled full-time at a CUNY college as freshmen with at least three academic years (six semesters) remaining, hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate financial need may apply. The cohort receives $4,000 per year during sophomore, junior, and senior years, plus a paid summer internship between sophomore and junior years and access to professional development and mentorship. Apply through your campus Hillel or the program website. The JFEW Scholarship supports young women advancing toward fulfilling, self-sufficient futures with minimal debt.

Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who are permanent residents of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or northern Santa Clara counties with a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA, demonstrated financial need, and meaningful Jewish community involvement may apply. Educational grants range from $500 to $3,000. Qualified students are also considered for subsidized loans. You must have a FAFSA on file. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are awarded. JFCS helps hundreds of Jewish students each year offset college, graduate, vocational, and other accredited program costs.