The JCC Association Graduate Scholarship Program

Name: The JCC Association Graduate Scholarship Program

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The JCC Association Graduate Scholarship Program supports graduate students who are preparing for professional careers within the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Movement. This scholarship is designed to strengthen the next generation of Jewish communal professionals by assisting students pursuing advanced degrees that align with JCC leadership, including fields such as Jewish education, Jewish communal service, social work, nonprofit management, early childhood education and related disciplines.

The program helps students who are committed to working in JCCs across North America by providing financial assistance to pursue their graduate studies. In addition to monetary support, selected scholars often benefit from professional networking, mentorship opportunities and potential placement assistance within the JCC system after graduation.

Eligibility criteria typically include:

• Academic Level: Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a relevant graduate program.
• Field of Study: Degree must prepare the student for a career within the Jewish Community Center Movement (e.g., Jewish communal service, education, counseling, nonprofit leadership).
• Career Commitment: Must plan to work full-time in a JCC after completing graduate studies.
• Residency: Open to students studying at accredited graduate schools in the United States.
• Jewish Community Involvement: Demonstrated commitment to Jewish communal life is strongly valued.

Application Requirements:

• Completed JCC Association scholarship application.
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a qualifying graduate program.
• Academic transcript from previous or current institutions.
• Letters of recommendation, typically from academic or Jewish community professionals.
• Personal statement explaining career goals and commitment to serving in the JCC Movement.
• Résumé outlining relevant leadership, work and community experience.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated dedication to working in JCCs and serving the Jewish community.
• Academic ability and preparedness for graduate-level work.
• Quality and clarity of career goals.
• Leadership potential and prior involvement in Jewish communal life.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds may support tuition, program fees or related educational expenses.
• Recipients may be asked to work in a JCC for a specified period after graduation.
• The program helps build a strong pipeline of skilled professionals for JCCs across North America.

Deadline:

• April

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