Each year, students receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship money to cover the cost of their education. Generally, scholarships focus on community, talents, or skills. In this case, these scholarships focus on a certain faith. A key principle of many religions is to give back to the world around them. Here are 5 scholarships for Jewish students.
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Amount: $36,000
Deadline: TBD for 2021
Students with exemplary records of leadership in community service should apply for the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award. Up to 15 students age 13-19 receive the award each year. A member of the community may nominate a student, or a student may nominate themself. Recipients of the award may use their award money towards education, or further philanthropic efforts.
JCS Scholarship for Jewish Students from Single-Parent Homes
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 16, 2020
Jewish students from the Baltimore, Maryland area raised by single parents should consider applying for this scholarship. The Jewish Community Services awards this scholarship each year and focuses on helping students achieve their educational dreams.
Morris J and Betty Kaplun Foundation Essay Contest
Amount: $1,800
Deadline: March 13, 2020
Each year the Morris J and Betty Kaplun Foundation offers an essay contest to Jewish students in junior high and high school. Students write an essay on one of two topics which are determined by the entrant’s grade in school. A total of 12 winners are chosen each year with one first prize award of $1,800 and five $750 awards given in each of the essay levels.
Jewish United Fund Merit Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
For Jewish high schoolers, undergraduates, and graduate students who live or go to school in Chicago, consider applying for the Jewish United Fund Merit Scholarship. To qualify for this scholarship, students must also apply for an approved Israel program that starts in the fall or spring. Additionally, students must submit their transcripts, three letters of recommendation, an essay. Qualifying students will also have a personal interview.
Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15th
Jewish students who are residents of the Greater Hartford Connecticut area are eligible for a $3,000 scholarship. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning, be a U.S. citizen, and demonstrate some form of financial need.
| Lender | Rates (APR) | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
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6.97%-15.03%* Variable
5.99%-14.00%* Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CITIZENS |
 |
6.37% - 16.70% Variable
4.50% - 15.49% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT SALLIE MAE |
 |
4.98% - 16.70% Variable
4.07% - 15.66% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT CREDIBLE |
 |
6.07% - 11.31% Variable
4.39% - 10.39% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT LENDKEY |
|
|
6.22% - 16.08% Variable
4.09% - 15.66% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ASCENT |
 |
6.54% - 11.08% Variable
3.95% - 8.01% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ISL |
 |
5.62% - 18.26% Variable
4.11% - 15.90% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT EARNEST |
 |
4.98% - 12.79% Variable
8.42% - 13.01% Fixed
|
Undergraduate and Graduate
|
VISIT ELFI |
