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Jewish Scholarship Service of Pittsburgh (JSS)

JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF

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Funding Amount

Varies (Over $500,000 distributed annually to ~170 students)

Deadline

November 30, 2026

235 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jewish Scholarship Service of Pittsburgh (JSS)

Overview: A need-based scholarship program that coordinates the efforts of over 100 organizations, agencies and scholarship endowment funds to provide scholarships to local Jewish students enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education.

Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh area and beyond (recipients attend 79 schools in 52 cities)

Focus Areas:

  • Need-based scholarships for Jewish students

  • Supports students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions

    • Award Details:

  • Total Annual Distribution: Over $500,000

  • Number of Recipients: Nearly 170 students annually

  • Application Period: Opens in November for the following school year (e.g., 2020-2021 school year opens in November)

    • Eligibility Considerations:

  • Must be Jewish students

  • Enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education

  • Evaluation criteria include: financial need, field of study, school attending, Jewish involvement, and community involvement

    • Administration:

  • Raised by: Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh

  • Administered by: JFCS (Jewish Family and Community Services)

  • Staff: Alayne Lowenberger and Dana Himmel

    • Contact:

  • Phone: 412.422.7200

  • Email: info@jfcspgh.org

  • Address: 5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications open in November

  • Eligible for school year starting the following September

    • Selection Process:

  • Applications reviewed by Jewish Scholarship Service committee

  • Evaluation criteria:

    • - Financial need
    - Field of study
    - School attending
    - Jewish involvement
    - Community involvement

    Required Materials:

  • Not explicitly detailed in provided content

    • For More Information:

  • Visit the JFCS website (jfcspgh.org) for eligibility requirements and application details

  • Call 412.422.7200 or email info@jfcspgh.org

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