Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 31, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate students

Other requirements

  • Must be attending an accredited college or university

Overview

The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students attending college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.

Geographic Scope: Bay Area Jewish community

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate students
  • Graduate students
  • Must be attending an accredited college or university

Key Features:

  • One application opens the door to consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
  • Completion of a single application makes applicants eligible for multiple named scholarships
  • Example scholarship: Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman Scholarship (renewable based on academic achievement and service)

Application Tips (from grantee advice):

  • Be yourself in your application
  • Don't be afraid to express who you are
  • Look for guidance when needed
  • Write about what you're passionate about

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Deadline: Apply by March 31
  2. Application Process: Complete one application
  3. Submission: Applications considered for up to 15 different scholarships
  4. Required Elements:
    • Personal statement expressing your passions and identity
    • Academic information
    • Information about community service and involvement

Contact for Guidance: Steve Brown, Senior Director, Gift Planning and Endowments at steveb@sfjcf.org

What Goodman Family Supporting Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
33
Total given
$3M
Median grant
$35K
Range
$7,000–$1M
  • By dollars: California 43%, District of Columbia 29%, New York 23%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Berkeley, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 3% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Jewish Community Center of the East Bay · Berkeley, CA

    The east bay jcc campus capital campaign

    $1M

  • American Israel Education Foundation Inc · Washington, DC

    This constitutes the ninth installment of the $5,000,000 aipac tomorrow pledge

    $500K

  • American Society for the Protection of Nature · New York, NY

    100% of this grant is to be transferred to spni

    $215K

  • PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc · New York, NY

    For signal (sino-israel global network & academic leadership)

    $150K

  • Israel Emergency Alliance DBA Stand with US · Los Angeles, CA

    For creative community for peace (ccfp)

    $60K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Jewish
  • Education

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