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College Scholarships
Browse our catalog to learn more about the college scholarship opportunities our Foundation has to offer. For more details, click into each scholarship.
All applicants from Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties are eligible to apply. Some scholarships may have additional criteria, so be sure to review each listing carefully.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $12,565
Available For: Berkner High School Students
Dr. Feroza Bittner Kazemi (obm) and Dr. Massuma Kazemi established this scholarship to reward the academic achievements of dedicated students from Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. Drs. Bittner and Kazemi’s family placed great significance on education, and this scholarship is an extension of their family’s commitment to education.
Award Amount: $3,510
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
Prerequisite: Worked as a counselor at Camp Chai in previous summer
Established in memory of Farra Julianne Bloom by her family to honor the love Farra had for children and her work at Camp Chai.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $4,510
Available For: Local Technical/Trade Training or Undergraduate & Graduate Students
In 2005, Hilma B. Levy (obm) and Walter J. Levy established a scholarship in loving memory of their daughter, Barbara K. Calick (obm). This fund later received a generous bequest from the estate of their daughter, Deborah L. Levy, Ph.D. (obm). The scholarship was renamed, and as a result, the scholarship is able to grant two scholarships. These funds assist with the costs of technical or trade training, or higher education on the undergraduate or graduate level.
Award Amount: $3,315
Available For: Local Immigrant Undergraduate & Graduate Students
The Immigrant Scholarship Fund of the DJCF will help immigrants who have achieved legal status in the US attend college.
Award Amount: $1,210
Available For: College upperclassmen pursuing employment in the Jewish community
This scholarship is in memory of DJHS’s former Executive Director, Debra Gayle Polsky (obm), who dedicated her life to the support of the Jewish community. The scholarship will be awarded to college upperclassmen who desire to pursue employment in the Jewish community in the field of Jewish education, the rabbinate, social work, or other Jewish communal related work.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $10,000
Available For: Statewide Graduate and Doctoral Students
Area of Study: Special Education
Originally established in 2020 to support vocational education of students between the ages of 14-18 years old with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as doctoral students, or graduate students, producing extensive research that will inform the next generation of special education teachers, policymakers and curriculum.
Award Amount: Not awarding this year
Available For: Local Upper-class Undergraduate Students
This scholarship was established for students who are completing 60 college credits at a local community college to be used towards their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree at a local college or university.
Award Amount: $1,330
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Nutrition
Gigi Gartner established an endowed scholarship fund to honor her late mother Louise Gartner’s legacy (obm) of giving back to the community and lifelong passion for health and nutrition. Students must major or minor in nutrition, holistic medicine, or closely related nutrition-based programs.
Award Amount: $1,025
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Jewish Studies in Dallas or 1 Year Study in Israel
Established in memory of Frank Gilford (obm), a local young man who fulfilled his dreams of becoming an Israeli citizen and a member of the Israel Defense Force. This scholarship is for a student who is majoring in Jewish studies in Dallas or studying in Israel.
Award Amount: $6,670
Available For: Upper-class Undergraduate Students
Area of Study: Fashion Merchandising, Retailing, or Marketing
Established in memory of Joe Goldstein (obm) in honor of his life-long efforts on behalf of the Jewish Community Center of Dallas and the advancement of higher education. Preference given to upperclassmen.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Local Jewish High School Seniors
Hal and Janine Jayson lovingly honor the memory of Hal’s uncle Joe H. Golman (obm), a dedicated community leader, with a scholarship to a Jewish high school senior who has demonstrated leadership potential and community involvement.
Award Amount: 4 awards of $6,050
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
David L. Goodman (obm) established a scholarship fund for the purpose of making a measurable, positive difference in deserving students’ lives by easing their financial burdens.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $4,000
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduates (sophomores and above) and Graduate Students
University: Southern Methodist University
The family of Donald J. Grossfeld (obm) established this fund in his memory to perpetuate his long-time, ongoing support for Southern Methodist University. This scholarship is for a Jewish student that is a sophomore or above.
Award Amount: $5,000
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
This scholarship was created in memory of Elia Gurvetch (obm) to allow a student financial assistance to pursue a higher education.
Award Amount: $1,135
Available For: Female Undergraduate Students
Area of Study: Business or Entrepreneurship
GJ Hecht established this scholarship to honor women who have the strength, courage, and confidence to blaze a path in business and entrepreneurship with the desire to have an impact on the world. This scholarship will support undergraduate female students majoring in business or entrepreneurship and are making a difference in one’s community and our planet through their vision and entrepreneurship.
Award Amount: $2,045
Available For: Jewish Undergraduate Students from a small Texas Town
Ira Silverman and Paula Donovitz established this scholarship in honor of Deborah, a former DJCF employee and former board member of DJCF, who was raised in a small Jewish community in Waco, Texas. This award is for Jewish students from small Jewish communities and towns, as defined as communities with two or fewer Jewish congregations.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
To recognize students who demonstrate consistent, impactful, and lasting leadership within their communities while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence. Inspired by the guidance of exceptional mentors – within their local area, the Jewish community, and through partnerships with various organizations – they have come to deeply value the role of community involvement. They believe that strong, thriving communities rely on individuals who generously give their time and talents for the greater good, understanding the importance of supporting one another and cultivating future leaders. Through this scholarship, they hope not only to honor outstanding students but also to inspire continued commitment to meaningful, positive change in the world.
Award Amount: $1,475
Available For: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The Andrew S. Jacobs Philanthropic Fund created this fund to honor and remember Holocaust survivors and victims. This fund benefits students that will complete at least one Holocaust class in the next school year anywhere in the country.
Award Amount: $1,335
Available For: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Archival Education
Andrew Jacobs (obm) created this scholarship fund to honor his dear mother’s memory. In recognition of Ginger’s passion for archival preservation, particularly as it relates to the Jewish community, this fund will support students studying library sciences, museum studies, oral history, archival management, archival sciences, preservation, or a similar major in undergraduate, graduate, and graduate certificate programs from anywhere in the United States.
Award Amount: $1,355
Available For: Local and Tarrant County Undergraduate and Graduate Students
University: Ackerman Center – University of Texas at Dallas
Andrew S. Jacobs (obm) created this fund in recognition of Gregory Jacobs’ long-term devotion to Mike and Ginger Jacobs and their family. It will support students that will complete at least one Holocaust class in the next school year. This is a nationwide scholarship with preference to local students studying in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant or Collin County.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Local Female Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Studying in Israel
Hal and Janine Jayson lovingly honor the memory of Hal’s mother, Annette Golman Jayson (obm), and his aunt, Frances Goodman Golman (obm), who both lived lives dedicated to Judaism. The scholarship is for a Jewish undergraduate or graduate student to participate in academic study in Israel. Special consideration will be given to women who demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and community involvement.
Award Amount: $340
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Jewish Studies
Hal and Janine Jayson lovingly honor the memory of Hal’s father, Bill Jayson (obm), who served as an inspiration to him and to many others in the Dallas Jewish community. The family has provided a scholarship for undergraduate or graduate-level students who are pursuing education in a formal Jewish studies program.
Award Amount: $1,760
Available For: Highs School Seniors from I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM & VPA or Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
Area of Study: Visual or Fine Arts
Melinda Jayson established this scholarship to honor the memory of her mother, Louise Adelle Jacobs Jayson (obm). Mrs. Jayson flourished as an artist, creating works in oils and pastels, and was an accomplished china painter, as well as being a member of multiple art guilds. This scholarship is intended to carry on her passion and education for Visual or Fine Arts.
Award Amount: $2,505
Available For: Jewish Undergraduate Students
University: Texas A&M University at College Station
Established by Sam and Anne Kesner, visionary community leaders dedicated to improving other people’s lives. This scholarship is for a Jewish student attending Texas A&M University, Sam’s alma mater.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
Area of Study: Education
Stacey and Donald Kivowitz established this fund in memory of Marsha Kivowitz (obm) to provide a scholarship to a student pursuing a career in education that has demonstrated academic excellence.
Award Amount: $1,215
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
Established by Stacey and Donald Kivowitz, this scholarship provides awards for outstanding students who are driven to strive for excellence.
Award Amount: $4,750
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Ed Koppman and his children in memory of and to honor his wife Gail Koppman for the purpose of making a measurable, positive difference in deserving young people’s lives.
Award Amount: $1,430
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Theatre
The family members of Ginger Siegel Kottwitz (obm) lovingly honor Ginger’s love for theatre, a passion also shared with her granddaughter, Kimberly. This scholarship is for an undergraduate or graduate student who is majoring in theatre or musical theatre at either a four-year university or The Juilliard School.
Award Amount: $1,380
Available For: Jewish Doctorate Students
Area of Study: Veterinary Medicine
Because of their love of animals, Frances and Joseph Levy have established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to Jewish students studying veterinary medicine, animal science, zoology, wildlife biology, and other related fields.
Award Amount: $1,065
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Jewish Community Professional
Established in memory of Ben and Dorothy Lewis (obm), two outstanding leaders of the Jewish community, this scholarship is for a student pursuing a career as a Jewish community professional.
Award Amount: $1,500
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established in honor of Julie Lowenberg, this scholarship is for an undergraduate or graduate student who has a commitment and motivation to learn.
Award Amount: $2,500
Available For: Local Graduate Students
Area of Study: Social Service or Public Health Administration
The Menaker family established this scholarship for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in the field of Social Service, Public Health Administration, or a related subject with the hope of enabling a deserving student the opportunity to expand their profession for the greater good of the community.
Award Amount: Not awarding
Available For: Native American Undergraduate and Graduate Students from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Louisiana
The Michaels Family Scholarship for Indigenous Students Fund was set up to reward the academic achievements of Native American and Indigenous students within the United States.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established in memory of Frances Olsan (obm), this scholarship is for an undergraduate or graduate student.
Award Amount: Not awarding
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Sharon Roth and Brad Roth, this scholarship fund was born from the simple hope that education is the answer to many of today’s social problems. The name of One at a Time comes from a belief that each of us must take personal responsibility to change the world, one person at a time.
Award Amount: $6,455
Available For: Undergraduate Seniors and Current Medical School Students
University: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Sally L. Pian and Ira W. Silverman established this scholarship as a lasting tribute to Sally’s parents with the hope of increasing the number of practicing physicians by enabling deserving students to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $4,880
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Hedy and Fred Reisberg (obm), this scholarship provides two outstanding students the opportunity to attend the university or Yeshiva of their choice.
Award Amount: $4,080
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The Roffman family has established this scholarship to help a Jewish undergraduate, graduate, or professional school student who excels academically.
Award Amount: $4,030
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
This scholarship was created by the Roffman family to assist a student from a minority community.
In loving memory of Chef de Cuisine Willy O. Rossel (obm), the Beverly and Cary Rossel Family and the Rabbi Seymour Rossel Family established this scholarship to perpetuate the idea that anyone with passion can master the culinary arts. This is hosted by a partnership between DJCF and the Texas Restaurant Association. It will be awarded to a Texas resident who is pursuing a degree in culinary, foodservice, or hospitality program.
Award Amount: $500
Available For: Local Jewish High School Seniors
Established by the Sy Saffran family in memory of Bernard, Elinor, and Linnea Saffran (obm). This scholarship is awarded to a Jewish high school senior who has shown exceptional commitment to their community with their involvement in religious or community organizations.
Award Amount: $7,745
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate Seniors and Current Law Students
University: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Established by Martin Samuelsohn (obm) to award a Jewish student enrolled at his alma mater, Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law.
Award Amount: $1,585
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established in memory of long-time donor, Fannie Schaenen (obm), to provide a scholarship for a deserving Jewish student enrolled in an institution of higher learning. Fondly referred to as the “Lioness of Judah,” Fannie was known on a national and international level for her leadership and commitment to Israel, and her scholarship is for a well-deserved Jewish student.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $4,875
Available For: Students working towards a career in Nursing
Patricia Schiller (obm) was a remarkable soul who touched the lives of literally countless people. As a nurse, Trish manifested her life’s calling and purpose – to care for other people. To honor her memory, her family and friends established a scholarship for students working towards a career in nursing, with preference given to students who are Jewish.
Award Amount: 3 awards of $2,000
Available For: Originated in 1994, this scholarship was established to honor the memories of Ruth and Mickey Schimmel (obm) and it has been extended in 2024 to include and honor the life of Ellen Schimmel Berns (obm). The family hopes that the good deeds of their parents and sister will be forever remembered through the annual gifts of the scholarship and by each person that it helps.
Award Amount: $5,100
Available For: Local or Smith County Jewish Undergraduate Students
Established in honor of Celia Roosth Schoenbrun, this scholarship is awarded to a deserving Jewish student to enable them to attend the university or college of their choice.
Award Amount: $2,665
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Community Service
This scholarship was established to honor Carole Shlipak (obm) by her family. The scholarship will support undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate an excellence in academics, service and aspire to have a career in community service. Preference is given to Jewish students or applicants from Irving.
Award Amount: $2,280
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Healthcare
The Shlipak family has established a scholarship fund to honor their late father and husband Louis Shlipak (obm). This scholarship will help undergraduate and graduate students to achieve a career in medicine or healthcare field.
Award Amount: $1,200
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Veronique and Hylton T. Jonas – committed community leaders and devoted supporters of Israel – this scholarship assists deserving Jewish students in pursuing higher education. It enables recipients to attend the university or college of their choice at either the undergraduate or graduate level.
Award Amount: 4 awards of $2,560
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
Established by the Trustees of the Edith and Herbert Stehberg Charitable Trust, this scholarship gives four awards to undergraduate students at any institution of higher learning.
Award Amount: 5 awards of $6,520
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Dorothy Suckle (obm) to provide scholarships to five Jewish students for their education.
Award Amount: $1,475
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
As a loving legacy to their parents Dale and Harold (obm), children Vicki, Dennis and Steve Topletz established this scholarship to help students obtain higher education and become successful and caring citizens.
Award Amount: $1,305
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
In memory of grandparents Solomon and Rebecca (obm), grandchildren Vicki, Dennis and Steve Topletz created this scholarship to enable students to obtain higher education and become successful and caring citizens.
Award Amount: $1,000
Available For: Local Undergraduate Juniors and Seniors or Graduate Students majoring in Political Science and related fields (Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, and Public Affairs)
Supports and empowers students pursuing a deeper understanding of political systems, governance, and policy-making. In tight of the complex and rapidly changing global landscape, it is more important than ever for students to critically examine how societies are governed and how public policies are formed and implemented. This scholarship seeks to encourage the next generation of informed leaders, analysts, and changemakers who are committed to shaping a more just and effective society through the study of political and social institutions.
Award Amount: 3 Awards of $2,000
Available For: Local Undergraduate Students
Established by UBS Financial Services Inc. to provide a scholarship for a student to fulfill their dream of attending college.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $4,080
Available For: Undergraduate Students
University: University of Oklahoma
This scholarship was established by Joan Neustadt Weil (obm) for undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma.
Award Amount: $4,490
Available For: Local Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Established by Gerardo and Helga Weinstein to provide a scholarship for higher education based on academic merit, financial need, and community involvement.
Award Amount: 2 awards of $2,500
Available For: Local Jewish Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Area of Study: Studying in Israel
Joan and Bernard White created this endowment to promote Jewish life through Jewish education, programs in Israel, March of the Living, and Jewish summer camps.
Award Amount: $2,500
Available For: Local Jewish Postgraduates
Prerequisites: 3.8 GPA or above
Robin and Louis Zweig established a scholarship fund to honor their fathers, Harold Zweig (obm) and Russell Dallen (obm). This scholarship will support a Jewish student wanting to attend graduate school, who has exemplary academic achievements, and who is making a difference in the community.