Scholarships for Qualifying Programs in Israel
Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver is proud to offer financial assistance to enable youth and young adults to participate in educational programs in Israel. This assistance is provided through funds raised through the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign and grants through the Jewish Community Foundation. The purpose of the programs is to encourage participation in programs in Israel, which are available to applicants who either demonstrate financial need or live in a part of the Lower Mainland or the province where they have little or no contact with other Jewish youth.
Criteria
The scholarship program is designed to help applicants in financial need participate in programs offered in Israel and to encourage applicants who, due to their geographic location, have limited or no contact with other Jewish youth. family trips or childhood experiences living in Israel do not disqualify youth from applying.
Please note that due to CRA regulations, financial aid is provided for Jewish Federation and Masa-approved programs only. Funds are sent to the program directly.
Scholarships range from $500 - $3,000 (in Canadian funds) depending on financial need. Approved trips must be a minimum of two weeks in Israel.
Applicants who are seeking funding for a university program, seminary, or yeshiva must demonstrate that they have acquired 75% of the funding upfront and must commit to returning to Canada at the end of the program.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to personally contribute to the cost of the program. Scholarships are not awarded on a retroactive basis.
Option 1: Scholarship and Financing for High School Students
If you are the parent of a high school student wishing to apply for both a Federation Scholarship and HFLA Financing at the same time, please click here to complete your online application: https://form.jotform.com/212223980736254.
Option 2: Scholarships for High School and Post Secondary Students (ie, this form does not allow you to apply for HFLA financing at the same time)
Families who only wish to apply for a Federation Scholarship, please click here to download and complete the application. Applications plus the required supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to Dafna Silberstein at dsilberstein@jewishvancouver.com.
Please contact Dafna Silberstein with any questions regarding application deadlines.