GJ Hecht Scholarship for Women to Make a Difference of the DJCF Grant

GJ Hecht Scholarship for Women to Make a Difference of the DJCF Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,135
Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Summary

The GJ Hecht Scholarship for Women to Make a Difference, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, offers a $1,075 award to female undergraduate students majoring in business or entrepreneurship. This scholarship honors women who demonstrate strength, courage, and vision, and are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities through innovation and leadership. The DJCF aims to empower the Greater Dallas Jewish community and promote charitable giving that creates lasting change.

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. GJ Hecht Scholarship for Women to Make a Difference of the DJCF This scholarship was established by GJ Hecht, supports female undergraduate students majoring in business or entrepreneurship. Created to honor women with the strength, courage, and vision to forge new paths, the award recognizes students who are committed to making a positive impact in their communities and the wider world through innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Eligibility

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