The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 30, 2027
125 days left
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
Type: Need-Based Study Scholarship
Overview: Provides funding for financially needy residents to attend study programs in Orthodox yeshivot in Israel.
Eligibility:
Program Types: Study programs in Orthodox yeshivot in Israel
Application Requirements:
Deadlines:
Contact: lknapp@jewishphilly.org or scholarships@jewishphilly.org (215.832.0519)
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the Morton Stein Scholarship Fund application
2. Include copy of most recent income tax return
3. Include letter of acceptance from the yeshiva program
4. Submit by appropriate deadline:
- January 30 for spring and summer programs
- July 1 for fall programs
Contact: lknapp@jewishphilly.org
What Jewish Federation of Greater 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.
- 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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