• Part 1: College Pre-Acceptance gathers information about the student's current school enrollment and their performance.

• Part 2: College Post-Acceptance gathers information about where the student will attend college in 2010-2011 and their financial aid offer.

In addition, 10 documents must be submitted by mail to the BJE
First time applicants:

Step 1: Please review ALL FAQs and requirements to determine if you qualify to apply.

For a description of documents to mail click here.

Step 1: Identify the name of the funder(s) who awarded you a Jewish Community Federation scholarship(s) last year. You can only reapply to these funder(s).

Click on-line to the three part college application

When is the application deadline?

April 30, 2010 Applications are reviewed on a first-come first-served basis. We welcome early submissions! Sorry - an incomplete application will not be processed and deadlines can not be extended beyond the published due date.
Questions? Email the Financial Aid Director at finaid@bjesf.org.

STEP ONE:
By (but preferably before) April 30, 2010 : complete on-line application

• 2010 Family Application
• 2010 College Scholarship Part 1 - Pre Acceptance
• 2010 College Scholarship Part II - Post Acceptance

STEP TWO:
By (but preferably before) April 30, 2010, ALL of the additional documents listed below must be hand-delivered/or physically arrive at the Bureau of Jewish Education:

The Jewish Community Federation College Scholarship Program
c/o BJE
639 14th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118

PLEASE NOTE: (We do not accept email delivery of hard documents)

Typed Cover Letter with:
your first and last name, address (permanent home/not college address), cell phone, email and, your parent's first and last name
NOTE: If you are reapplying to the BJE, also include your BJE ID# and the name of your previous year college funder.

1. Two academic recommendations (on letterhead) from where you are currently enrolled from a teacher/professor or counselor. Ask them to discuss your character as well as academic achievements.
   NOTE: Gail Karp Orgell applicants click here for special recommendation requirements.

2. Cumulative transcripts - through academic college semester/quarter Fall 2009 or the last four years of high school.

3. A 1000 word essay. The funder reads this document! Elucidate what drives you to achieve: in academics, community or Jewish service, and/or career goal (i.e. how the past shaped the person you are today). NOTE: Reapplying students: a new essay is required by your funder based on your current academic year perspective, achievements, Jewish participation on campus and career goals.
   NOTE: Gail Karp Orgell applicants click here for special recommendation requirements.

4. Statement of Economic Circumstances: from either you or your parent. Be specific: if a parent is out of work, let us know the % drop in income for 2010. If a family member has major medical health issues, note its effect on disposable income. If you want to go to a private college and you can't do so without assistance, note this etc. etc.

5. Activity Resume: lists awards, outside activities, and Jewish participation (list separately) *Star or highlight what you are most proud of in your list!

6. A copy of the SAR report (Student Aid Report) which is returned to you after you submit your initial Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It must include what the Federal government has determined are the parent(s) and student need i.e. EFC#.

7. Federal 2009 tax returns only. Includes schedules A-E. From Both your parents and student - if you file.

8. College Acceptance letter from where you will be attending college (NOTE not necessary for re-applicants unless they transfer colleges).

9. Financial aid award letter from the college listing all grants, loans and outside awards you received.

Good luck! Our Jewish Community Federation looks forwards to reviewing your completed application!

PRINT this PAGE and use as your CHECKLIST!!!
Or click here and print out the checklist from our on-line college application.

Please review the following Jewish Community Federation funds to see if you are eligible. We look forward to processing your application! The Nathan Jay Friedman College Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduate students who are accepted to or are attending an accredited undergraduate college or university program.
Qualifications: Strong academic record and financial need.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Annual Grant: 1 scholarship of $5,000 or more. The Elaine and Barry Gilbert College Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish high school seniors who will attend a University of California campus. Preference given to San Francisco's Lowell or Washington High School students.
Qualifications: Financial need, 3.5 GPA or better, and demonstrated Jewish involvement.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Annual Grants: 1-3 new scholarship per academic year of $3,000 - $5,000. Re-applicants from prior years will be funded if they meet the criteria. The Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduate or graduate student accepted or attending an accredited college/university program.
Qualifications: Major in Library Science, English Literature, or related field, with the intention of working with underserved children to excite them through reading to pursue higher education.
Residency requirements:
Undergraduate: Student's parents must be permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Graduate: Applicant must be a permanent resident of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Annual Grant: 1-2 scholarship of $2,000 - $5,000. Kanbar Charitable Trust

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduate students accepted or attending an accredited undergraduate college/university program.
Qualifications: Must demonstrate active participation in Jewish community life, strong academic record, and financial need.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Please Note: will consider Jewish Eastern European émigré who will attend UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis or local Cal State Universities, whose parents are permanent residents of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Annual Grants: Multiple new scholarships will be considered. Jack and Elisa Klein Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduates and, on occasion, graduate students accepted or attending a four-year accredited college or university.
Qualifications: Financial need, strong academic record, and Jewish community involvement.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Please Note: on occasion, will consider exceptional Jewish students whose parents permanent address is outside the above-stated area.
Annual Grants: 8 to 10 scholarships: $3,000-$5,000 each. Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: High school seniors.
Qualifications: Strong academic record, leadership potential, and financial need.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Annual Grants: Multiple new scholarships will be considered. The Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Female undergraduate students, attending community college or a four-year university program.
Qualifications: This is a merit-based scholarship, based equally on three factors: academic excellence, achievements in leadership, and involvement in athletics. NOTE: A 1500 word essay and three recommendations addressing the three areas above are required to apply to this funder.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin, and Sonoma Counties.
Annual Grants: 1-2 scholarships: $2,000-$4,000 each. The Purple Lady / Barbara J. Meislin Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a professional music or dance career.
Qualifications: Musical potential and financial need.
Residency requirements: United States and Israeli citizens are welcome to apply.
Annual Grant: 1-3 scholarships of $1,500 - $2,500. Sarlo Émigré Youth Fund

Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate foreign-born students at accredited institutions of higher learning and/or the arts
Qualifications: Academic and/or artistic excellence and financial need.
Residency requirements: None.
Annual Grants: 6 or more scholarships: $1,000 - $10,000 each. The S.F. Humanities, Inc: Leo Hills Scholarship Fund

Eligibility: Jewish undergraduate students accepted into or attending an accredited college/university program or art/music institution.
Qualifications: Student must have proven track record of excellence in area of fine arts. Prefer high school senior graduating from Jewish Community High School of the Bay, Kehillah Jewish High School, or Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy or in a dedicated public school arts' program.
Residency requirements: Student's parents must be permanent residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Annual Grants: 1-2 scholarship of $500 - $1,000. The Ronald P. Wilmot Scholarship Fund