Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award Grant

Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Jewish Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 13, 2026

Summary

The Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award supports individuals pursuing a career in Jewish Communal Service. Applicants must be residents of Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester County in New Jersey, or reside elsewhere in Southern New Jersey. Awards can cover tuition, professional development, and related expenses. This initiative aims to nurture strong Jewish community institutions by supporting competent Jewish professionals, reflecting the founders' commitment to the creative survival of the Jewish people.

Overview

About JCF Extensive History: Founded in 1979 as the Bequest & Endowment Society of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. is a separately-incorporated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.Community Leadership: With upwards of $35 million in funds under management, and with an estimated $40 million in future expected endowment assets, the JCF has grown into the leading community foundation in South Jersey. JCF Scholarship Awards are available for all students pursuing post-high school education and who are enrolled (or plan to enroll) in full-time studies for the Fall 2026 school year or for experiential travel in the upcoming year. Who May Apply for JCF Scholarship Awards? Local Residents: An applicant's home residence must be in Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester County ("B/C/G County) in Southern New Jersey, but noting the following exceptions: Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award: Must be a B/C/G County resident OR reside elsewhere in Southern New Jersey;Jewish War Veterans Post 126 Award: Applicant may live outside the B/C/G County area, but is a child or grandchild of a JWV Post 126 member in good standing;Col. David Marcus Memorial Award: Priority will be given to B/C/G County residents Note: Applicants for any awards may attend school outside of Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester counties. Please contact us with any concerns regarding residency. Candidates Who Qualify Based on Award Criteria: To determine which award(s) to apply for, a prospective applicant should review each award's criteria, and apply accordingly. Note that criteria can vary per award based on such requirements as an applicant's age, merit vs. financial need, gender, etc. Most, but not all, awards are for applicants of Jewish faith. An applicant may apply to multiple awards each year. Reapplying: Each award is for a one-year time period. Applicants may reapply in subsequent years to any JCF award for which they qualify. Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award The Stuart & Marylee Alperin Jewish Communal Service Professional Development Award is to help provide college or graduate school level support to individuals pursuing a career in Jewish Communal Service who are enrolled or planning to enroll in defined curriculum programs in accredited colleges and/or universities leading to a degree/certificate as preparation for a career in Jewish Communal Service. Awards may be used for tuition, professional development expenses, required textbooks or for post-high school coursework. Awards may also be utilized to provide enrollment in professional development certification programs, professional development conferences and/or trips or experiences directly related to applicant’s service as a Jewish Communal Professional within the first 5 years in the field. Both Stuart and Marylee have shared a desire to contribute to the creative survival of the Jewish people. They believed that this goal can be reached best through the efforts of strong Jewish community institutions which require a cadre of dedicated and competent Jewish professionals. They created this Scholarship Fund with the hope that it will help toward that end.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Resident of Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester county in New Jersey OR reside elsewhere in Southern New Jersey Graduating High School Senior, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student pursuing a career in Jewish communal service or currently working as a Jewish Communal Professional within the first 5 years in the field Minimum GPA of 2.5