The Jewish Federations of North America sponsors the prestigious FEREP scholarship, which stands for Federation Executive Recruitment and Education Program. This scholarship is specially designated to develop future leaders of the Jewish community. In return for an award up to $40,000, students are later expected to work for two years in the federation system.
Jewish Federations of North America
Wall Street Station
PO Box 157
New York, NY 10268
212-284-6500
ferep.org
The Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCs) offers the Graduate Education Scholarship Program. Scholarship funding of up to $20,000 is available, and recipients are required to participate in a field placement at a Jewish Community Center while they are students.
JCC Association
520 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
212-786-5111
jccworks.com
A large number of smaller awards are available in local communities. Often, the requirement to return to do communal service is less significant than a history of past community service. Also, local scholarships may prefer applicants from their own region--for example, the Leroy Weiner Scholarship gives preference to students from Westborough, MA. but students from all over the United States are generally eligible.