Funding Amount

Varies (example: $35,330 total awarded to 6 students in 2022-2023)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Applicants attending college, community college, vocational/technical school, or university

Other requirements

  • Must demonstrate commitment to community service and volunteerism
  • Must show hard work toward academic success
  • Financial need considered

Overview

Geographic Scope: Sarasota-Manatee area, Florida

Program Overview:
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee awards annual education scholarships to qualified applicants attending college, community college, vocational/technical school, or university.

Award Information

  • Award Amount: Varies annually (example: $35,330 total distributed to 6 students in 2022-2023)
  • Number of Awards: Multiple scholarships awarded each year

Eligibility

  • Applicants attending college, community college, vocational/technical school, or university
  • Must demonstrate commitment to community service and volunteerism
  • Must show hard work toward academic success
  • Financial need considered

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate:

  • Commitment to community service and volunteerism
  • Hard work toward academic success
  • Financial need

Contact Information

  • Website: jfedsrq.org/educationscholarships
  • Phone: 941.371.4546
  • Email: info@jfedsrq.org
  • Address: The Greenspon Campus for Jewish Life | Klingenstein Jewish Center, 580 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL 34232

Committee

  • Chaired by Laura Briefman

How to Apply

Application Process

For detailed application information and procedures, visit jfedsrq.org/educationscholarships

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Evidence of commitment to community service and volunteerism
  • Academic records/transcripts
  • Information regarding financial need

Note: Specific application materials and submission procedures should be verified on the Education Scholarships page of the website.

What The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
40
Total given
$2.93M
Median grant
$22K
Range
$7,500–$1.56M
  • By dollars: New York 59%, Florida 30%, Pennsylvania 9%. Top recipient cities: Sarasota, FL; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Jewish Federations of North America · New York, NY

    General

    $1.56M

  • Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA

    General

    $259K

  • JFCS of the Suncoast · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $158K

  • Ringling College of Art and Design Inc · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $88K

  • All Faiths Food Bank · Sarasota, FL

    General

    $65K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Jewish

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