Ralph A. & Beatrice W. Jaffee Endowment Dental Scholarship Application

Ralph A. & Beatrice W. Jaffee Endowment Dental Scholarship Application
About the Ralph A. & Beatrice W. Jaffee Endowment:

The Ralph A. and Beatrice W. Jaffee Endowment of JewishColumbus provides annual dental school grants to Jewish students at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Inspired by Ralph’s own difficulty managing the costs of college while supporting himself, he and his wife Beatrice created a way to ease that burden for future Jewish dental students.

Recipients are selected each year based on financial need and meaningful involvement in the Jewish community by our scholarship selection committee. The scholarship selection committee is chaired by Dr. Murray Berkowitz, who helps carry forward the Jaffees’ vision by guiding the annual selection process.
Please Choose Your Application Type

Application for First Time Applicants
Application Process for New Applicants:

Complete your 2026-2027 Scholarship Application. The Application is made up of six sections:
1. Basic Information. Provide your name, date of birth, contact information, address, and other basic details.
2. Family Background. Share information about your family, responsibilities, or circumstances that would help us better understand your background and experiences.
3. Financial Assessment. Provide information about the financial factors related to attending dental school, including your anticipated expenses, financial resources, and other relevant financial information. Any calculated fields at the end of this section will be completed automatically.
4. Personal Statement. Describe your involvement in and commitment to Jewish life and the Jewish community.
5. References. Submit two letters of recommendation from members of the Jewish community who can speak to your involvement in Jewish life. References should come from two different organizations and may include a rabbi, campus professional, camp director, principal, youth leader, or other Jewish community leader.
6. Certification and Signature. Review your application, certify that the information you provided is accurate and complete, and sign before submitting.
Your Application will be reviewed by the Jaffee Scholarship committee in November. Notification of award will be received no later than Decemeber 18th, 2026. If awarded, your scholarship will be paid in one installment to the OSU College of Dentistry in January.

Questions? Contact Jake Mitchell of Manager of Foundation Operations at jakem@jewishcolumbus.org.
Name

First NameLast Name
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Current Year of Dental School
Last Four Digits of Your SSN
OSU ID #
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Undergraduate School
Degree
Graduation Date (Month and Year)
If Married, Spouse's Occupation
Ages of Children (If Any)

Application for Returning Applicants
Application Process for Returning Applicants:

Complete your 2026-2027 Scholarship Application. The Application is made up of five sections:
1. Basic Information. Provide your name, date of birth, contact information, address, and other basic details.
2. Family Background. Share information about your family, responsibilities, or circumstances that would help us better understand your background and experiences.
3. Financial Assessment. Provide information about the financial factors related to attending dental school, including your anticipated expenses, financial resources, and other relevant financial information. Any calculated fields at the end of this section will be completed automatically.
4. Optional Personal Statement. List your Jewish communal involvement in the previous academic year in the Personal Statement section
5. Certification and Signature. Review your application, certify that the information you provided is accurate and complete, and sign before submitting.
Your Application will be reviewed by the Jaffee Scholarship committee in November. Notification of award will be received no later than Decemeber 18th, 2026. If awarded, your scholarship will be paid in one installment to the OSU College of Dentistry in January.

Questions? Contact Jake Mitchell of Manager of Foundation Operations at jakem@jewishcolumbus.org.
Name

First NameLast Name
Age
Current Year of Dental School
Last Four Digits of your SSN
OSU ID#
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Undergraduate School
Degree
Graduation Date (Month and Year)
If Married, Spouse's Occupation
Ages of Children (if any)

Family Information

These questions help us gain a fuller picture of your family circumstances and the needs that may influence your educational path. Our goal is to review each application thoughtfully and offer appropriate support. Your responses are confidential, and you may answer only what you feel comfortable sharing.
Please tell us about your family and background, including your parents or guardians and their occupations, siblings and their ages, and anyone else who is part of your household. Share any family history, responsibilities, or circumstances that would help us better understand your experiences.

Financial Assessment

A financial needs assessment is a significant factor when awarding scholarship funds. Please complete this section to provide a more complete portrait of your own and your family’s financial situation.
Undergraduate Assessment
Do You Any Outstanding Loans from Your Undergraduate Education?
Dental Education Costs
Tuition & Fees
Enter the total amount you expect to spend during the full academic year. If not applicable, please write 0.
Books/Supplies
Enter the total amount you expect to spend during the full academic year. If not applicable, please write 0.
Living Expenses
Outside of Room/Board. Enter the total amount you expect to spend during the full academic year. If not applicable, please write 0.
Room/Board
Enter the total amount you expect to spend during the full academic year. If not applicable, please write 0.
Transportation
Enter the total amount you expect to spend during the full academic year. If not applicable, please write 0.
Miscellaneous Expenses
Other expenses you incur while pursuing your dental degree that are not included in the categories above. If not applicable, please write 0.
Anticipated Financial Sources
Loans
If not applicable, please write 0.
Grants
If not applicable, please write 0.
Employment Earnings
If not applicable, please write 0.
Family Contribution
If not applicable, please write 0.
Other
If not applicable, please write 0.
Summary
Total Costs (Auto-Generated)
Total Financial Sources (Auto-Generated)
Difference (Auto-Generated)

Personal Statement
Please write a brief essay that addresses each of the following points in order.
1. Describe your involvement and commitment to Jewish life and the Jewish community up to this point. Include specific examples like Jewish education, synagogue and youth group participation, family practices, traditions and involvement.
2. Share any additional information you believe is relevant to your application.

Returning Applicant Personal Statement
The following personal statements are optional for all returning applicants, but we strongly encourage you to respond to one or both. Your answers help us understand you more fully as a developing person and applicant.
List your Jewish communal involvement in the previous academic year.
Are there any changes to your financial status in the last year we should know about?
Examples include: Sibling entering college, parent with health issues, job challenges.

References
The Jaffee Committee places primary importance on your involvement in the Jewish community.

You must submit two letters of reference and recommendation from members of the Jewish community who can speak specifically to your Jewish community involvement. Appropriate recommendation examples include a rabbi, principal, youth group leader, community leader, or someone who can speak to your Jewish commitment.

Please list below the two people who will be submitting recommendations on your behalf and upload their letters of recommendation in the fields provided.
Reference #1
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Email
example@example.com
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Reference #2
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Email
example@example.com
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Signature
I attest that the attached information is true to the best of my knowledge:
Name

First NameLast Name
Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
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Ralph A. & Beatrice W. Jaffee Endowment Dental Scholarship Application

Application for First Time Applicants

Application for Returning Applicants

Family Information

Financial Assessment

Undergraduate Assessment

Dental Education Costs

Anticipated Financial Sources

Summary

Personal Statement

Returning Applicant Personal Statement

References

Reference #1

Reference #2

Signature