Scholarships & Grants
DJCF/SWCF offers a range of scholarships, from college freshman to graduate school students. All high school seniors and current college and graduate students are invited to apply for the upcoming school year. We are proud to offer scholarships that embrace individuals from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. Our scholarships are open to students from Dallas, Denton, or Collin County, as well as several national and secular awards. Eligibility criteria include academic excellence, community service, and financial need. Learn more and apply here.
Yes! Whether you wish to support students pursuing specific fields of study, students in financial need, students with a specific background or interest, or students who demonstrate strong Jewish values, our team will guide you through every step of the process. Learn more here.
Scholarship – Application Process
The DJCF/SWCF offers many different scholarships. The questions are designed to allow us to consider you for every scholarship for which you may be eligible. Therefore it is important that you answer all the questions. If you are unable to answer a question, put N/A.
Log into your application and it will show you what sections you completed and what, if any, still remain. You will receive verification after you click the submit button.
The essay is an important part of your scholarship application because it is the best way for the scholarship judges to get to know you. This is to help you identify the most important aspects that you would like the scholarship committee to know about you. Your scholarship essay should discuss yourself and your educational goals and should include personal information that you want to be considered by the scholarship selection committee when they evaluate your application. A strong essay will greatly improve your chances of receiving a scholarship. Good writing is helpful, but you can make up for some writing challenges by crafting a thorough essay and carefully revising it before you submit it. It is very important that you make sure your essay preserves your anonymity.
Be specific. If you want to “help people” someday, say how. What specific actions do you see yourself doing someday? If your family has had financial problems, provide some details. If you have participated in different volunteer or school organizations, write about what you specifically did in those organizations. Help the reader to see and feel your experiences and your goals.
Structure your essay. Start with a good introduction and end with a strong conclusion. Re-read, revise, and proof your essay. Also run a spell check and have somebody else review it before you submit it.
Please write thoughtfully. It is perfectly fine to talk about yourself and use pronouns like “I” and “my.” However, this is still an essay, so treat it like something you might submit in an English class. Do not begin the essay with “Hi, my name is . . . .” This is not an appropriate beginning for an essay. Please remember to exclude your name or other identifying information.
Yes. Some scholarships require a high GPA, but many require only a 3.0 or better.
Scholarship applicants will be notified in mid-April.
Our scholarships are funded by individuals or organizations that have created endowment funds at our Foundation. These funds are designed to last indefinitely and are established by those who are passionate about supporting students like you in pursuing a college education. The money does not come from the government.
You are required to submit a new application each year, along with all supporting documents.
Contact us at [email protected] before January 30, 2025.
Please contact [email protected] and explain your difficulty.
Transcript Questions
Upload the transcript from the most recent semester you’ve completed.
An “official transcript” is a verified document sent directly from a school’s registrar, bearing the institution’s seal and signature.
An “unofficial transcript” is a copy accessible to the student themselves, usually printed on plain paper without the official seal of the institution.
DJCF/SWCF
ATTN: Scholarships
12222 Merit Dr., Suite 450
Dallas, TX, 75251
Your official transcript must be received by January 31, 2025. It is your responsibility to ensure our office receives an official transcript by January 31, 2025, for your application to be reviewed.