Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Scholarship Fund of DJCF Grant

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. By investing in future educators and leaders, the scholarship fosters inclusion and improves educational outcomes for all students.

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.
This program provides two awards to support graduate and doctoral students statewide who are pursuing advanced studies in special education. 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.