Frank Gilford Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant

The Frank Gilford Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers an $870 award to local Jewish students pursuing Jewish studies in Dallas or studying in Israel. This scholarship honors Frank Gilford’s legacy by fostering Jewish education and identity among 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.
The Frank Gilford Scholarship Fund, established in 1982, provides an award to support local Jewish undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Jewish studies in Dallas or completing one year of study in Israel. Created in memory of Frank Gilford (obm)—a young man who realized his dream of becoming an Israeli citizen and serving in the Israel Defense Force—the scholarship honors his legacy by helping students deepen their connection to Jewish learning, culture, and identity.