Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant

Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Summary

The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund, managed by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers two $10,000 awards for graduate and doctoral students in special education across Texas. Established in 2020, this fund aims to support vocational programs for students with disabilities and to fund research that enhances the field. By investing in future educators and leaders, the scholarship fosters inclusion and improves educational outcomes for all students.

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. Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund of DJCF This program provides two awards to support graduate and doctoral students statewide who are pursuing advanced studies in special education. Originally created in 2020, the fund was established to assist both vocational education programs serving students ages 14–18 with intellectual and developmental disabilities and graduate-level scholars conducting significant research in the field. The scholarship now focuses on supporting emerging leaders whose work will shape the next generation of special education teachers, policymakers, and curriculum developers, advancing inclusion and improving outcomes for students with disabilities.

Eligibility

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