Peter Chortek Leadership Award
Funding Amount
$5K
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Fact (page-stated): The Peter Chortek Leadership Award, established in 2011 by the Chortek family and facilitated by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who make a difference through innovative leadership. Fact: recipients receive a $5,400 stipend, $540 to establish a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation, and a professional video about their project. Fact: competitive applicants have created or enhanced a service/social-justice project or inspired many peers to get involved. Assumption: the award recurs annually.
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How to Apply
Fact (page-stated): applications are typically available as early as September and due in January; apply via the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego (jcfsandiego.org/pcla). Flag (re-scrape): confirm the current cycle's exact deadline.
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