How much funding does The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Who is eligible for The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot?

Eligible applicants: High school and college-age youth. Geography: Financially needy residents of the Greater Philadelphia area.

The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot

Q: How often is The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot offered?

The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 30, 2027.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Foundation Annual Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school and college-age youth

Geography

Financially needy residents of the Greater Philadelphia area

Other requirements

Young adults
Teachers in Jewish settings
Program Types: Study programs in Orthodox yeshivot in Israel

Overview

The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot for Study in Israel

Provides funding for financially needy residents to attend study programs in Orthodox yeshivot in Israel.

Eligibility:

Financially needy residents of the Greater Philadelphia area
High school and college-age youth
Young adults
Teachers in Jewish settings

Program Types: Study programs in Orthodox yeshivot in Israel

Application Requirements:

Copy of most recent income tax return
Letter of acceptance from the program

Deadlines:

Spring and summer programs: January 30
Programs beginning in fall: July 1

How to Apply

Application Process

Complete the Morton Stein Scholarship Fund application
Include copy of most recent income tax return
Include letter of acceptance from the yeshiva program
Submit by appropriate deadline:
- January 30 for spring and summer programs
- July 1 for fall programs

Contact: lknapp@jewishphilly.org

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What Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 286
Total given: $33.01M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $5,018–$9.72M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 47%, New York 41%, Kentucky 3%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY; Bala Cynwyd, PA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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