Deborah S. Hersh Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

Deborah S. Hersh Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,045
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

The Deborah S. Hersh Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers a $2,100 scholarship to Jewish undergraduate students from small Texas towns with limited Jewish congregations. This initiative honors Deborah, a former DJCF employee, and aims to support students in enhancing their Jewish education and community ties. By fostering academic pursuits, the fund seeks to empower individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, ensuring they have the resources to succeed in higher education.

Overview

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. Deborah S. Hersh Scholarship Fund of the DJCF This was established by Ira Silverman and Paula Donovitz in honor of Deborah, a former DJCF employee and board member, supports Jewish undergraduate students who come from small Texas towns with two or fewer Jewish congregations. Inspired by Deborah’s upbringing in a small Jewish community in Waco, the award aims to help students from similar backgrounds pursue higher education and strengthen their connection to Jewish life and learning.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.