College Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
March 31, 2027
184 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
From the program guidelines: “Submit by March 31 annually”
Overview
Geographic Scope: Bay Area Jewish community
Eligibility: Students attending college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies
The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students pursuing higher education. Completing one application opens the door to consideration for up to 15 different scholarships.
Key Features:
- Multiple scholarship opportunities available through single application
- Examples include the Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman Scholarship
- Scholarships can be renewed based on continued academic achievement and service
- Provides financial support to enable students to pursue research, volunteer work, and community engagement
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete one central application form
2. Application opens consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
3. Submit by March 31 annually
Advice for Applicants
- 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
- Contact the Federation for guidance on how to apply
Contact for questions: Steve Brown, Senior Director, Gift Planning and Endowments at steveb@sfjcf.org
What The Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 5
- Total given
- $277K
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Range
- $5,580–$250K
- By dollars: New York 90%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Tiburon, CA.
Example grants
Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc · New York, NY
Matan investing in the community (varda institute)
$250K
San Francisco Opera Association · San Francisco, CA
$7,500
San Francisco Symphony · San Francisco, CA
$7,500
Camp Tawonga · San Francisco, CA
$6,146
Congregation Kol Shofar · Tiburon, CA
Of this grant, $5,400 is in support of the gala and $180 is for the gala fund-a
$5,580
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Education
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