Jewish Scholarship Service of Greater Pittsburgh

Sponsoring Organization:

Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and administered by JFCS

This organization's scholarships are directed at local Jewish students enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education. Several scholarships are available. Demonstrated financial need and asset caps will be taken into consideration.

Application Deadline:
February 24

Some application deadlines have not yet been announced. In those cases, the dates posted are based on the scholarship provider’s most recent information. Please confirm each deadline via the provider’s website.

Eligibility Requirements:

Any Jewish high school senior or those enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or technical school

Demonstrate financial need (graduate students are encouraged to apply and their financial need is assessed independently of their parents)

Demonstrate academic merit

Bona-fide residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties for 2+ years plus additional geographic requirements

May not be offered this year - verify status with the scholarship provider

Award Description:

Amount varies annually.

Location Description:

Pennsylvania Residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties for 2+ years ; Residents of Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Lawrence, Mercer or Venango counties are only eligible to apply for the Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship; Residents of Lawrence County: If your parents/grandparents are/were members of Temple Hadar Israel in New Castle, you may be eligible to apply for the Marianne Hess Scholarship Endowment Fund