Ed & Stacey Rivkin Aspiration Award Grant

Ed & Stacey Rivkin Aspiration Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Ed & Stacey Rivkin Aspiration Award supports Jewish students pursuing post-high school education with demonstrated financial need. Established to honor Ed and Stacey's contributions to the Jewish community, this award assists recipients in covering educational costs such as tuition, books, and room and board. Eligible applicants must reside in specific New Jersey counties and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. The award aims to empower future leaders by facilitating access to higher education.

Overview

About JCF Extensive History: Founded in 1979 as the Bequest & Endowment Society of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. is a separately-incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Community Leadership: With upwards of $35 million in funds under management, and with an estimated $40 million in future expected endowment assets, the JCF has grown into the leading community foundation in South Jersey. JCF Scholarship Awards are available for all students pursuing post-high school education and who are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in full-time studies for the Fall 2026 school year or for experiential travel in the upcoming year. Who May Apply for JCF Scholarship Awards? Local Residents: An applicant's home residence must be in Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester County ("B/C/G County) in Southern New Jersey, but noting the following exceptions: Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award: Must be a B/C/G County resident OR reside elsewhere in Southern New Jersey;Jewish War Veterans Post 126 Award: Applicant may live outside the B/C/G County area, but is a child or grandchild of a JWV Post 126 member in good standing;Col. David Marcus Memorial Award: Priority will be given to B/C/G County residents Note: Applicants for any awards may attend school outside of Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester counties. Please contact us with any concerns regarding residency. Candidates Who Qualify Based on Award Criteria: To determine which award(s) to apply for, a prospective applicant should review each award's criteria, and apply accordingly. Note that criteria can vary per award based on such requirements as an applicant's age, merit vs. financial need, gender, etc. Most, but not all, awards are for applicants of Jewish faith. An applicant may apply to multiple awards each year. Reapplying: Each award is for a one-year time period. Applicants may reapply in subsequent years to any JCF award for which they qualify. Ed & Stacey Rivkin Aspiration Award (Students may reapply in subsequent years) Description: The Stacey & Edward Rivkin Aspiration Award Endowment Fund will provide financial assistance for Jewish individuals who will enroll in post-high school education while demonstrating financial need. Ed generously and selflessly served the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey as President for two years starting in 2022, and Stacey graciously stood by his side as he committed his time to this important leadership endeavor for our Jewish community. Throughout his term, Ed has served with incredible diligence, patience, and vision, even when our Jewish community locally and around the world faced the unprecedented hardships of the Oct. 7th and post-Oct. 7th attacks on Israel. By initiating this new fund, future generations of aspiring Jewish community leaders will benefit by defraying the cost of attaining a post-high school education. Both of these causes are near and dear to the hearts of Ed and Stacey. If selected, your award can be used towards college tuition, books, and room & board.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility Criteria & Required Documents to Submit:Eligibility Criteria:Applicant must reside in Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester county of New Jersey or within the service territory of the Jewish Federation of Southern New JerseyQualified applicants to receive this award must be pursuing post-high school education, demonstrate financial need as determined by the JCF’s Scholarship Committee, and post a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Consideration by the Committee will be given to the applicant’s community involvement.Required Documents to Submit:FAFSA Summary Submission Form or Financial ApplicationMost Recent Transcript(s)Two Letters of Recommendation