The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York Scholarship

Name: Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York provides scholarship support to Jewish women who are seeking higher education and demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and academic promise. The program aims to empower Jewish women in their academic and professional advancement.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Jewish Affiliation: Applicant must identify as Jewish and show involvement or interest in Jewish community life.
• Academic Level: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution.
• Residency/Region: Applicant must meet any regional or community-service criteria specified by the Foundation (e.g., local area of New York).

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form provided by the Foundation.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing academic record and enrollment status.
• Résumé or personal statement describing educational goals, community involvement, leadership experience, and how the scholarship will support the applicant’s path.
• Letter(s) of recommendation from faculty, mentors or community leaders familiar with the applicant’s achievements and promise.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and readiness for advanced study.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to Jewish community or public service.
• Strength and clarity of the personal statement, résumé and recommendation letters.

Additional Details:

• Award amounts, number of recipients and renewal eligibility vary each year depending on available funding and applicant pool.
• Funds are awarded to support tuition, fees or other eligible educational expenses at the recipient’s institution.

Deadline:

• April

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