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As part of our mission to give back to our community, JSSA offers financial support for our neighbors so they can continue their education.
JSSA is privileged to administer Scholarship Funds on behalf of several generous Jewish benefactors, who were motivated to provide support so that deserving students can continue their education.
Please note that you only need to submit one application for all scholarships, not one for each.
Scholarship applications are closed for 2024.
For more information and to apply, email scholarships@jssa.org
Scholarships for undergraduate students:
Morton A. Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Administered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Amount: $875 – $2500
Application Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior
- Must be a Jewish resident of the metropolitan Washington area
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Accepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program on a full-time basis
- Completed significant volunteer services within the local Jewish community (in addition to high school graduation service requirements)
Max and Emmy Dreyfuss Jewish Undergraduate Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 – $4,000
Application Requirements:
- Must be a first-generation college student
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Accepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program on a full-time basis
- NOTE: Cannot be used for community college or study abroad programs.
JSSA Educational Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 – $6,000
Application Requirements:
- Must be a senior in a Montgomery County public high school
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Accepted into an accredited four-year undergraduate program, vocational school, or community college
- Note: Recipients are eligible for 1-2 years of funding
Scholarships for graduate students:
Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service
Amount: Up to $5,000
Application Requirements:
- Must be a Jewish resident of the metropolitan Washington area
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Accepted into a full-time graduate program in Jewish communal service
- Intending to work professionally in the Jewish community upon graduation
JSSA Scholarship for Graduate Students
Amount: $1,000 – $3,000
Application Requirements:
- Under the age of 30
- Must be a Montgomery County resident
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Accepted into an accredited graduate program
Scholarships for study in Israel:
Sahm/Goldman Scholarship
Amount: $250 – $2,500
Application Requirements:
- Must be a Jewish resident of the metropolitan Washington area
- Must be a U.S. citizen or working towards citizenship
- Completed a minimum of two years of undergraduate study
- Studying or conducting significant research or career development in Israel.
- Note: Priority is given to applicants traveling to Israel for the first time.