2024-2025 College Scholarship Application

2024-2025 College Scholarship Application

The Grants & Allocations Committee encourages you to review the entire application before making your decision to apply. If you have any questions please email Grants@jfed.net.

The completed application package must contain the following documents:

Application with all information
One copy of your official transcript,
Copy of page one of SAR showing the EFC score
Two letters of recommendation - For new applicants only

Please do not forward or upload photos of the documents.

The Committee accepts complete application packages only
All applicants must reside in a community served by The Jewish Federation of Western, CT. (Please visit our website at www.jfed.net for a list of towns we serve.)
Application packages must be received no later than May 31, 2024.
Please read each section of the instructions carefully.
All applicants must be in good academic standing and have no discipline issues outstanding.
The Committee recommends that you give thoughtful consideration and time to crafting a clear and compelling essay.
Scholarship awards will be announced on or about July 15, 2024.

A Completed Scholarship Application Includes Copies of Your Signed Application, One Official Transcript, Your EFC Report and Two Letters of Recommendation. (Letters of Recommendation are only required for first time applicants.)

College Scholarships are made possible by the following Funds:

Finkelstein Fund
Shobna Shulka & Matthew Ginsburg Scholarship Fund
Alan and Janet Hertzmark Scholarship fund
The Shultz Family Fund

First Name*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

List all family members living in household (excluding self) Name & Age*

Religion:*

Will you be applying for other scholarships/grants? Yes / No*

YesNo

If yes, please list here with possible award amounts:*

Do you plan to live with:*

ParentsOn CampusOff Campus Housing

If there are unusual, financial circumstances please explain here:*

Financial Information – Anticipated Cost of One Year of Education

Tuition:*

Dollar Amount

Room & Board*

Dollar Amount

Textbooks*

Dollar Amount

Supplies*

Dollar Amount

Transportation*

Dollar Amount

Other Expenses*

Dollar Amount

Total Anticipated Cost*

Dollar Amount

Amount of Grant you seek from the Federation:*

Expected Family Contribution from FAFSA Score: *

***NOTE: Copy of page one of SAR showing the EFC score is required to be eligible for consideration.

Anticipated Financial Resources

Parent Contribution*

Dollar Amount

Work Study Income*

Dollar Amount

Student Loans*

Dollar Amount

Confirmed Grants*

Dollar Amount

Confirmed Scholarships*

Dollar Amount

Summer Job*

Dollar Amount

Part-time Employment*

Dollar Amount

Other Source(s)*

Dollar Amount

Total Resources*

Dollar Amount

Outstanding Loans*

Dollar Amount

Anticipated / Needed this school year *

Dollar Amount

Academic Information

Status – check appropriate answer and complete requested data

Entering College Freshman:*

YesNo

If yes, enter your High School’s name: Type a label

Continuing Undergraduate Studies:*

YesNo

If yes, please state your major and year you expect to graduate:

If yes, please provide the name and address of the college:

State your major: Type a label

Graduation Year Type a label

Name of College:*

If entering freshman, please list the institutions to which you have applied in priority order. Place an asterisk (*) next to those to which you have been accepted: *

List any academic honors and awards received:

List organizations, activities, offices in which you have been active:

By signing this agreement with your electronic signature, you declare that all information submitted is accurate and verifiable.

I agree that if the amount of any award granted to me by this scholarship is in excess of my need, I will return the overage. To the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.

Name of Applicant:*

Signature of Applicant*

Date*

Date

Signature of Parent or Guardian: *

Date*

Date

SAR (Student Aid Report Summary)*

Transcript*

Please provide an essay (250 words or less) illustrating your career goals and aspirations.*

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Required for first time applicants only

Download our Letter of Recommendation form and upload with signed signatures below:

Name

First NameLast Name

Letters of Recommendation (if applicable)