College Scholarship Program
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 students
- Graduate students
- Students attending 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 (San Francisco Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund)
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate students
- Students attending college or university
Key Features:
- One application opens the door to consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
- Renewable awards available (example: Nathan J. and Virginia H. Friedman Scholarship was renewed for three consecutive years)
- Merit-based and service-based considerations
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete one application
- Submit by March 31
- Application opens consideration for up to 15 different scholarships
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
What Kessler Family Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $160K
- Median grant
- $21K
- Range
- $10K–$50K
- By dollars: California 83%, New York 17%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA.
Example grants
Jewish Community Federation · San Francisco, CA
Annual campaign
$50K
Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA
For jewish gateways
$40K
American Friends of the Rambam Medical Center · New York, NY
For medical equipment for the underground hospital
$18K
Congregation Beth Abraham of Oakland · Oakland, CA
For the jewish resource specialist programming
$17K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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