Scholarships, Grants & Awards

COLLIER EDUCATOR GRANT “STAND UP FOR JUSTICE”

 

$1,000 grants will be made to the educator whose lesson(s) and/or activity(s) is selected as best meeting the criteria.

 

Requirements are due by February 2, 2024.

 

For more information, please go to the webpage by clicking here.

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Jewish Federation of Greater Naples

Announces its 8th Annual

Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples, Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award will be given to honor the achievements of Greater Collier County high school seniors demonstrating leadership in their activities at their respective congregation and/or BBYO youth group. They will be recognized for their successful balancing of Jewish leadership, high school academics, athletics and clubs, and community service.

 

A one-time award of $2,500 each will be given to 2 deserving seniors. This scholarship will be used to further their education at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

 

 

Deadline for submission of Patricia J. Adkins Youth Leadership Award application, essay,

resume, transcript and references is:

February 2, 2024

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Summer Sleep-Away Camp/Israel Experience Scholarship

The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples has a proud tradition and responsibility of helping our Jewish youth with scholarships for various Jewish camps and programs available throughout the country and the world. One of our priorities is a focus on our youth and youth-related programs, as they represent the future of our Jewish community.

Scholarship deadlines:

 February 2, 2024

If your child is thinking about camp, a leadership program, Birthright trip, March of the Living or other Jewish experience, start your research soon. Just do a search of “Jewish Summer Camps” and you will be surprised at what you can find. If your child is a BBYO member, check out www.bbyo.org for some options, too.

You can always call the Federation office for guidance at 239.263.4205, or email Renee' here for additional information.

All requests are kept confidential.

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JELF

(Jewish Educational Loan Fund) is a non-profit that provides interest- free loans to Jewish students in need in a 5-state region, including Florida.

 

Read the student loan eligibility here.

 


 

Judaism on Campus:

College Resources & Scholarships for Jewish Students

Click here for more information.

The guide includes everything Jewish students need to know about college:

  • Factors to consider when choosing a college
  • How to find Jewish communities on campus
  • Scholarships for Jewish students, with direct links to applying online
  • How to deal with any anti-semitism issues on campus

Hillel International Jewish Scholarships across the U.S. Click here.