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Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA)

THE BETH EL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$5,400 stipend plus $540 for Donor Advised Fund

Deadline

January 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Peter Chortek Leadership Award

Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

Background: Established in 2011 by the Chortek Family to honor the late Peter Chortek z"l. Peter was fiercely proud of being Jewish and committed to making a difference, with a focus on Jewish education and ensuring a vibrant Jewish future.

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Award Amount: $5,400 stipend + $540 to establish a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation + professional video about the project

Focus Areas:

  • Jewish communal involvement

  • Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)

  • Jewish high school student leadership

  • Innovative community service projects

    • Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled in high school

  • Organized and led an extraordinary Tikkun Olam project benefiting neighborhood, community, environment, or world

  • Demonstrate initiative, passion, and positive spirit

  • Inspire others to make a difference and create awareness about issue/cause/project

  • Have long-term vision for growth and sustainability

  • Involved with project for at least one year before application

    • Competitive Criteria:

  • Dedicated significant time and commitment to creating new project/program OR enhancing existing project OR inspiring large numbers of peers to get involved in service/social justice

    • Contact: www.jcfsandiego.org/pcla

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Timeline: Applications typically available September, due January
    • Submission: Online application through Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego website
    • Required Materials:
      • - Completed application form - Description of Tikkun Olam project - Demonstration of initiative, passion, and positive spirit - Evidence of one year+ involvement with project - Documentation of project's impact and sustainability plan

    Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed application instructions available on www.jcfsandiego.org/pcla

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