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The Elaine and Barry Gilbert College Scholarship Fund

Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

This scholarship was established to benefit Jewish high school seniors planning to attend a University of California campus with preference given to graduates of San Franciscos Lowell or Washington High School. Applicant's parents must be permanently residing in San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), or Marin or Sonoma Counties. Applicant must also demonstrate Jewish involvement and financial need.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Jewish high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Student's parents must be permanent residents of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), or Marin or Sonoma Counties.
  • School:
    Preference was given to graduates of San Franciscos Lowell or Washington High School.
  • College:
    Jewish high school seniors who will attend a University of California campus.
  • Religion:
    Jewish high school seniors

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    - A 1,000-word essay. The selection committee weighs this heavily! For new applicants: What drives you to achieve: in academics, community or Jewish service, and/or career goals? How has your past shaped the person you are today?- Statement of Economic Circumstances from either you or your parent(s).
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two references (teacher, professor or counselor) from where you are currently enrolled. You will contact them to provide an academic recommendation.
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed online application- Federal 2014 tax returns (or 2013 if 2014 not yet available) first page only.- Financial aid award letter from the college listing all grants, loans, and outside awards you received, if you have received it by the application deadline.

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