Applying for a Scholarship
The 2026 – 2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Applications are now open, and will close on March 15, 2026
Note: if you are a current 2025 JVS SoCal Scholarship recipient please do not complete this application. Instead, please email Julia Furer to get the renewal link.
New Undergraduate Scholarship Application
New Graduate Scholarship Application
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must identify as Jewish
- Must be at least 16
- Must be a permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County for a minimum of three years
- Must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident with a Green Card
- Must be planning to attend or are currently attending an accredited public or private college, university, or vocational school in the U.S.
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student. JVS SoCal does not fund part-time enrollment, summer-only programs, gap years, Yeshiva, or unaccredited schools
- Must maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA (per term) for Undergraduate Students or a minimum 3.0 GPA (per term) for Graduate Students
- Must have a demonstrated and verifiable financial need
Contact
Julia Furer Scholarship Program Director
julia.furer@jvs-socal.org
Joyce Cele Scholarship Program Coordinator
jcele@jvs-socal.org