The Greensboro Jewish Federation proudly offers incentive grants to inspire rising high school juniors through college-age young adults to join peer group trips to Israel. Applications are accepted year-round. Download the grant policies, guidelines, application, and liability form by clicking below.
SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS AND GRANTS
The Greensboro Jewish Federation offers scholarships and grants to support Jewish experiences at every stage of life. Whether it's deepening connections through an Israel program, attending summer camps, leadership retreats, or pursuing higher education, we're committed to strengthening our community for future generations.
For more details and personalized guidance, contact our Outreach and Engagement Manager at (336) 852-5433 x243.
Israel experiences are transformative journeys that strengthen Jewish identity and create deeper connections to the global Jewish community. The Greensboro Jewish Federation and Jewish Family Services offer grants and scholarships to help ensure that more young people can explore, learn, and experience all that Israel has to offer. Visit the Israel and Overseas Scholarships page to explore all the opportunities.
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Israel Experience Scholarship
Jewish Family Services administers the Jacke W. and Lottie K. Samet Israel Experience Scholarship Fund which awards grants to Jewish youth going to Israel on their first trip.
For the details, download the guidelines and application by clicking below, or contact the JFS Director, (336) 852-4829 x225.
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TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL
Taglit-Birthright Israel provides a FREE educational trip to Israel for Jewish young adults. The Greensboro Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign supports the Birthright-Israel Foundation so that young Jewish people can go to Israel — to experience what Israel means for them and the Jewish people.
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JELF: JEWISH EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND
Jewish Family Services is proud to partner with JELF to help local Jewish students reach their academic goals. JELF’s 0% interest loans help students avoid debt while earning their degrees.
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ROSALYN SALTZ AND NORMAN SEYMOUR PLINER SCHOLARSHIP
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship supports full-time students attending accredited post-secondary schools, with a commitment to advancing Jewish women in leadership.
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Hillel International Jewish Scholarships
Discover Hillel International’s scholarships and explore Hillel’s Jewish Scholarships Portal—the world’s largest searchable, sortable database of scholarships for Jewish students.
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