2025-2026 Combined Strickler Applications

Albert Strickler Memorial Fund Application

Samuel F. and Sara G. Feinman Fund Application

Dr. Hirsch Herman Fund Application

2025- 2026 Academic Year

Scholarships are for Graduate Students Only

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Instructions

Please read the instructions carefully.

Once you have completed the form and uploaded the required documents, please click the SUBMIT button.

Please upload in PDF format only.

1. The following documents are required (Please upload and attach files at the end of this application):

     A. Personal Mission Statement describing your background and career goals. (Please limit this to one page, single or double spaced.)

     B. FAFSA StudentAid Report or equivalent financial information.

     C. Recent Transcript (an unofficial transcript sent to student is acceptable).

D. Curriculum Vitae OR Resume.

     E. One Letter of Recommendation. (Recommendation can be emailed to lknapp@jewishphilly.org)

2. You must complete each question fully. If a question does not apply to you, type N/A in the space provided. You can work on this form over multiple sessions; however, in order to save your application and return to it later, you must enter your name and email address.

3. Application and all accompanying documents must be submitted by May 14, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

You will be able to save this application and return to it later. An email wil be sent to the email address that you provide.

Please forward all questions to:

Leslie Knapp

lknapp@jewishphilly.org

215-832-0576
I have read and understand the instructions

Contact Information
Permanent Home Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Temporary Address While Attending School:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Alternate Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Use This Mailing Address:

HomeSchool

School Information
Name of Attending School:
School Location

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Expected Year of Graduation:
Expected Degree:
Financial Aid Office Telephone:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Please provide the name, address and occupation of the person who is providing you with a recommendation:
Email of person who is providing you with a recommendation.
example@example.com

Financial Situtation
Outline briefly your financial situation. Include all sources and amounts of income, as well as debts and expenses. If you are married, you must provide information for you and your spouse.
List all outstanding loans (Include loans from family and friends):
Other debts and expenses:
Assets (including bank accounts and securities, etc.):
Income from work:
Amounts of anticipated loans:
Amounts of grants, scholarships, financial assistance from school:
Describe the extent of financial assistance you expect to receive from your parents/family (if none, explain):
Describe the make, model, and year of any vehicles owned:

Parental Information
Parents' Status:

MarriedParent 1 DeceasedSeparatedParent 2 DeceasedDivorcedBoth (Parent 1 and Parent 2 Deceased)
Parent 1 Name:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent 1 Occupation:
Parent 1 Annual Gross Income (if you are unable to provide, you must explain here):
Parent 1 Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Parent 2 Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent 2 Occupation:
Parent 2 Annual Gross Income (if you are unable to provide, you must explain here):
Parent 2 Address (if different from Parent 1):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Do you have Siblings?

YesNo
Number of Siblings:
Age of Siblings:
Number of Siblings Attending College during the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Declaration
* I declare that the information supplied by me is complete, true, and correct.

* I authorize the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia to obtain information from educational institutions and relevant authorities that relate to my application.

* I am aware that there are penalties for providing false or misleading information.

Strickler/Feinman applicants only:

* I agree to abide by the Conditions of the Loans as amended from time to time.

* I agree to begin repaying the loans I may receive as a result of this application five (5) years after I graduate and/or leave the school.
Upload Your PDF Documents Here
Please Provide the Password for your PDF Here:
Personal Mission Statement: (limit to one page)

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FAFSA Student Aid Report or Equivalent Financial Information:

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Unofficial Recent Transcript (opened by student):

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One Letter of Recommendation:

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Curriculum Vitae or Resume:

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E-Signature and Submit
By signing in the space below, you are certifying that all the above information is true and correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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Applicant Information

Contact Information

School Information

Financial Situtation

Parental Information

Declaration

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