Academic Scholarships & Grants
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is proud to offer a variety of academic scholarships and grants to qualified individuals. These scholarships and grants are made possible through endowed funds established by donors and supporters of our community. Applicants can learn about the preferred recipient of each scholarship and grant and may apply for whichever are relevant to the applicant. Please note that grants are need-based and require additional documentation while scholarships are merit-based. The application deadline is March 1st, and finalists will participate in an interview with the JFGI Scholarship Committee at a date to be shared with finalists.
Contact Brian Hoffman at bhoffman@jfgi.org with questions.
The Eugene and Betty Friedmann Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Eugene and Betty Friedmann for their belief that success is possible despite formidable challenges, to support deserving Jewish individuals seeking to further their education in the fields of science, medicine, or technology.
Len Perel Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Len Perel and his commitment to community service, to recognize the academic excellence and volunteer service of foreign-born Jewish high school students.
Jules Dorfman Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Jewish Communal Service
Established in memory of past JCC Executive Director Jules Dorfman, in honor of his years of service, to support graduate students with a focus in Jewish Communal Service, Social Work, or Jewish Education.
The Mark Pescovitz Scholarship
Established in memory of Dr. Mark Pescovitz, a JFGI Officer and Chair of the Annual Campaign. This is a need-based grant to recognize a Jewish high school junior or senior with a record of outstanding service to the Indianapolis Jewish and general community.
Svetlana and Zinovy Grimberg Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Svetlana and Zinovy Grimberg, a loving family who valued providing the best education opportunities. This is a need-based grant with preference given to recognize a working (part-time or full-time) female community member pursuing education that will lead to a career.
National Council of Jewish Women Scholarships
Application Deadline: March 15
Contact Lori Moss at 317-691-4400 or lamin317@gmail.com with any questions
Francis E. Mazur Scholarships
Awarded to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited Indiana college or university as a full-time student. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply.
New American Scholarships
Awarded to:
- High school seniors who have arrived in the United States within the last four years and plan to attend an accredited Indiana college or university on a part- or full-time basis. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply.
- Adults who have arrived within the last four years and are currently attending an accredited Indiana college or university as a part- or full-time student. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply.
Jewish Student Scholarships
Awarded to high school seniors who are Jewish and plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Mary Fink Merit Scholarship
Awarded to one high school senior who is Jewish and plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Judith B. Lichtenberg Single Parent Scholarships
Awarded to:
- Single Parent Scholarships are awarded to adults who care for dependents and are returning to school for post-high school certificates, associate or bachelor’s degrees to better support themselves and their families. Men and women of any religious affiliation may apply.
- Graduate School Scholarships are awarded to Jewish students who have been a past recipient of either a Jewish Student or Mary Fink Scholarship for undergraduate studies
Indianapolis Bureau of Jewish Education Jewish Studies Scholarship
A scholarship of $1,800 will be awarded from the Indianapolis Bureau of Jewish Education Endowment Fund to a graduating high school senior who demonstrates a commitment to lifelong Jewish learning, formal and informal, as a leader and participant. This student is actively engaged in post B’nai Mitzvah formal Jewish learning and is planning on continuing their Jewish studies at the collegiate or university level.
The Bureau of Jewish Education served the Greater Indianapolis Jewish community as the central agency for Jewish Education for over a century. The organization suspended operations in 2018. In an effort to continue its mission of providing community-based Jewish learning, a scholarship has been created to annually award a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to post-secondary education, to continue and expand their Jewish learning. This scholarship is one of several academic scholarships offered under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Awarding will take place at the beginning of June.
Application deadline: March 1.
Contact Sheila Greenwald at (317) 872-0383 or sheilaeg@aol.com with questions.
Hillel Jewish Scholarships (Academic & Israel)
Hillel International offers a variety of academic and Israel scholarships for Jewish students. Information is available at the link below.
