Ben and Dorothy Lewis Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

Ben and Dorothy Lewis Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,065
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

The Ben and Dorothy Lewis Scholarship Fund, managed by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, provides a $900 scholarship for local Jewish students pursuing careers as community professionals. This initiative honors the legacy of Ben and Dorothy Lewis, encouraging future leaders to strengthen Jewish life through education. With a focus on philanthropy and community impact, the fund supports students in their academic endeavors, promoting the growth of Jewish communal leadership in the Greater Dallas area.

Overview

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. Ben and Dorothy Lewis Scholarship Fund of the DJCF This scholarship was established in memory of Ben and Dorothy Lewis (obm)—respected leaders in the Jewish community—supports local Jewish undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers as Jewish community professionals. The award helps future communal leaders pursue academic pathways that equip them to serve and strengthen Jewish life.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.