Arnold and Ruth W. Pian Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

The Arnold and Ruth W. Pian Scholarship Fund, managed by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, awards $5,390 to undergraduate seniors and medical students at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Established by Sally L. Pian and Ira W. Silverman, this scholarship aims to increase the number of practicing physicians by providing financial support to deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare. This initiative reflects the Foundation's commitment to enhancing the Jewish community and fostering educational opportunities.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation (DJCF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening and empowering the Greater Dallas Jewish community and the broader region through strategic charitable giving. Established to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve their philanthropic goals, the Foundation manages a wide range of donor-advised funds, endowments, scholarships, and community grants that support education, social services, health, Jewish life, and cultural enrichment.
DJCF’s mission emphasizes tikkun olam—repairing the world—by fostering generosity, ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital community institutions, and improving quality of life for people of all backgrounds. Guided by Jewish values, the Foundation serves as a trusted partner in philanthropy, connecting donors with meaningful causes, supporting innovative programs, and investing in initiatives that create lasting, positive impact throughout Greater Dallas and beyond.
This scholarship, established by Sally L. Pian and Ira W. Silverman as a lasting tribute to Sally’s parents, supports undergraduate seniors and current medical students attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Created with the goal of increasing the number of practicing physicians, the award helps deserving students access medical education and advance toward careers in healthcare.