Jewish Experience Scholarship

Jewish Federation Jewish Experience Scholarship

The Jewish Experience Scholarship Fund is comprised of monies contributed by the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County and some very generous private donors in our community.

We offer need-based scholarships to Jewish families residing in Greater Orange County for Jewish educational programs and experiences including Religious School/Hebrew School at Federation-affiliated synagogues, youth group conventions including USY, NFTY, BBYO, Young Judea, and Hadassah, and other Jewish Experiences upon approval by the Scholarship Committee.

We have a set amount of money budgeted each year, while the number of applicants varies from year to year. The amount of each scholarship depends on individual need as well as the number of children requesting scholarships. It is our goal to make scholarships available to all eligible applicants.

To be considered for a Jewish Experience scholarship, you must be an active member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County. You can become a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County with a yearly donation of $36 or more to the Annual Campaign.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Priority will be given to applications received by August 15^th.

We must know up front the maximum amount that you are able to contribute. This amount should be based on the child, parents and other relatives who are willing to contribute.

Our communities are built on the generosity of every family and individual. While some are able to contribute monetarily, other contributions, such as volunteering time or skills, are equally valuable. We want to lift up the contributions that your family is able to make to your Jewish community. For that reason, we ask that each recipient and/or their family identify one way that they will actively contribute to their Jewish communities. Some projects you might consider are: older students volunteering at religious school; a parent joining the school board or committee; chairing a fundraiser for your synagogue or school; volunteering your skills such as graphic design, cooking, art, music, gardening, etc. at your synagogue or school. Please work with your rabbi or school director to identify the needs of your community and the unique ways that you and your family can help.

If you have questions please call the Federation at 845-562-7860.

Applications must provide complete information for scholarship consideration.

Application Checklist

[ ] Completed Scholarship Application Form

[ ] Extenuating Circumstance Explanation (optional)

[ ] Financial Summary

[ ] Minimum $36 Membership Donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County’s current Annual Campaign

Child's Name

School/Program Name

Contact Person

Parent/Guardian Name

Annual Income

Occupation

Employer

Cell Phone Number

Home Phone Number

2nd Parent/Guardian Name

Address

City, State and ZIP Code

Are you a member of the Jewish Federation?

Extenuating Circumstances

Is there anything else you'd like us to know? (Optional)

Family Information

Number of children in household

Ages of Children

Prior Jewish Experience

Have you previously attended this school/program or another similar program?

Congregation Affiliation

Youth Group Membership

Other Jewish Involvement/Activities (please specify)

Family's Volunteer Project

Project Supervisor Name and Contact Information

Financial Summary

Please provide documentation of program costs. A recent invoice is acceptable.

Some programs offer scholarships through the sponsoring agency. Applicants are required to apply for all additional scholarships.

Program Cost

Family Contribution

Other Scholarships Applied For:

Amount Requested

Agency Requested From:

Total Scholarship Requested From Federation (Program Cost minus Family Contribution and Other Scholarships)

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