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The Morton Stein Scholarship Fund for Orthodox Yeshivot

Jewish Federation of Greater

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.

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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:

  • 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
  • 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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    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    jewisheducation

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