Scholarships
Jewish Student Scholarship
Awards up to $6,250
This scholarship is for the students of parents
who work at Jewish nonprofits in Western Washington.
Who can apply?
High school rising seniors, and current post-secondary students with a minimum GPA 3.0
Important Dates
March
Application Opens
March 15th - April 17th, 2022
April
Student Interviews
May and June
Scholarship decisions
Scholarship awards released
Required Documentation
March 15 - Apr 17, 2022
1. Photo ID (driver’s license, student id)
2. Proof of Enrollment (acceptance letter, fall class schedule, tuition bill)
3. Student Financial Aid Award (if applied for aid, but not required)
4. One pay stub from the parent that works at Jewish nonprofit
5. If you are a current post-secondary student at college, community college, vocational or technical school, upload your current transcript with GPA.
Eligibility
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Jewish: Self-declared affiliation with the Jewish community
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Washington state resident: for at least 6 months
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Student must be age 25 or younger
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Parent employed at Jewish nonprofit: At least one of the student's parents is employed at a Jewish nonprofit with the following criteria:
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Employed for 1-year at time of scholarship decision
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Full-time employee of at least 30-hrs a week
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Eligible post-secondary students: College, community college, voc / tech students.
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Current post-secondary student GPA: 3.0 minimum GPA to be eligible
- High school applicants no GPA requirement
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Proof of acceptance: for Fall academic term, to an accredited, non-profit institution in the United States (e.g., undergraduate, vocational, technical, or community college program).
Applicants with financial need will be prioritized
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Graduate school
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Overseas study
Application available on March 15, 2022
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This is a list of the currently available information for Jewish student scholarships. For the most up-to-date scholarship information contact Hillel at University of Washington directly. Scholarship applications accepted until May 1, 2020. For questions, contact the Hillel office directly at (206) 527-1997 or e-mail info@hilleluw.org.
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