Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA)
Funding Amount
$5,400 stipend + $540 Donor Advised Fund establishment
Deadline
January 31, 2027
298 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Peter Chortek Leadership Award
Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
Purpose: Recognize and reward Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects.
Award Established: 2011 by the Chortek Family to honor the late Peter Chortek z"l
Geographic Scope: San Diego County
Award Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
1. Currently enrolled in high school
2. Have organized and led an extraordinary Tikkun Olam project that has benefited neighborhood, community, environment, or world
3. Demonstrate initiative, passion, and positive spirit, inspiring others to make a difference
4. Create awareness about their issue, cause, or project
5. Have long-term vision for growth and sustainability of their work
6. Have been involved with their project for at least one year before submitting application
Focus Areas:
Committee: Includes members of the Chortek family and other community leaders
Contact: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego at www.jcfsandiego.org/pcla
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
Eligibility Criteria for Competitive Applicants:
Competitive applicants should have dedicated significant time and commitment to one or more of the following:
1. Creating a new project or program to improve their community
2. Enhancing an existing project or program through innovation and community building
3. Inspiring large numbers of their peers to get involved in service projects or social justice programs
Application Materials:
Note: Detailed application form and specific narrative questions not provided in available source materials.
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