We know that not everyone has access to the tuition needed for higher education. That is why, for over 50 years, JVS has been helping Jewish students realize their dreams of going to college.
The deadline to apply for a scholarship for the academic year was February 15, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in August 2012. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship for the academic year, the application will be available in late October/early November 2012.
Who we help
To be eligible, you must be a Jewish full-time college or graduate student with financial needs. Scholarships are granted to students who show promise in their chosen careers, especially those entering professions dedicated to helping others. Students must meet one or both of the following:
A. Born and/or raised in either: Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area or Northwest Indiana
OR
B. One continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.
Note: The Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties. Northwest Indiana includes Lake County.
How we help
JVS screens academic scholarship applications to determine eligibility to receive funds from grants administered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. As one of our prospective students, our counselors will interview and assist you in preparing a scholarship request.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like more information, please call .
New Applicants
Instructions
- Eligibility requirements
- Instructions for applying
- Financial Information
- Instructions for Financial Summary
- Standard Living Expense Budget Guidelines
Forms to be completed
- New applicant data form
- New Career Statement form
- Letter of Reference form
- Financial Summary
- Release of information
- Checklist
Renewals
Instructions
- Eligibility requirements
- Instructions for applying
- Instructions for Financial Summary
- Financial Information
- Standard Living Expense Budget Guidelines
Forms to be completed
- Renewal applicant data form
- Renewal Career Statement form
- Financial Summary
- Release of information
- Checklist
