Cliff and Cyd Friedman Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant

The Cliff and Cyd Friedman Scholarship Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation supports local upper-class undergraduate students with two $5,000 awards. Designed for those who have completed at least 60 college credits at a local community college, this scholarship aids in the transition to a four-year institution. This initiative not only alleviates financial burdens but also encourages educational advancement, reflecting the Foundation's commitment to enhancing the Greater Dallas Jewish community and fostering academic success.

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 provides two awards of $5,000 to support local upper-class undergraduate students who have completed 60 college credits at a local community college and are continuing their education toward a bachelor’s degree at a local college or university. The award is designed to ease the financial transition from community college to a four-year institution and help students successfully complete their undergraduate studies.