How much funding does College Scholarship Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for College Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around March.

Who is eligible for College Scholarship Program?

Eligible applicants: Undergraduate or graduate students; Attending college or university.

How often is College Scholarship Program offered?

College Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 31, 2027.

College Scholarship Program

The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

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.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Undergraduate or graduate students
Attending college or university

Overview

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

Geographic Scope: Bay Area Jewish community

Eligibility:

Undergraduate or graduate students
Attending college or university

Key Features:

One application opens the door to consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
Example scholarships include: Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman Scholarship (renewable based on academic achievement and service)
Applicants can win scholarships for multiple consecutive years

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: March 31 (annual)

Required Materials & Process:

Complete one unified application
Application opens consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
Submit by March 31

Application Advice:

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

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

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What The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 39
Total given: $5.12M
Median grant: $50K
Range: $6,000–$2.5M

By dollars: California 68%, New York 21%, District of Columbia 5%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Berkeley, CA.
32% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay · Berkeley, CA

Capital campaign

$2.5M
Center for Reproductive Rights · New York, NY

General purposes

$190K
Planned Parenthood Northern California · Concord, CA

General purposes

$140K
PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc · New York, NY

Israel religious action center (irac)

$135K
California Homebuilding Foundation · Sacramento, CA

Unrestricted funds towards the bita program

$109K