We provide modern tools and investment options to our donors and fundholders so that they can maximize their philanthropic influence both within and outside the Jewish community. This entails creating a more cohesive structure inside our business as well as placing more of an emphasis on collaborative giving options like impact investment and gift planning.
We understand the value of a college education. An investment in education for students aids in reducing rising student debt and tuition costs. The lifetime earnings associated with an undergraduate degree are close to $1 million. The Federation is in a unique position to persuade potential funders to make a commitment to helping to satisfy the expanding demands of those looking to pursue post-secondary education.
Students looking for financial assistance to attend undergraduate or graduate programs at authorized nonprofit colleges or universities can use the Federation’s College Scholarship program as a resource. Students who complete one application will be eligible for up to 12 different scholarships. Numerous scholarships are renewable, giving students the ongoing assistance they need to be successful in college.
About The Scholarship
The Maisin Foundation Scholarships are designed to provide money to augment student and family contributions as well as other financial aid, scholarships, and awards. They are awarded based on both merit and financial need. Our program gave $295,300 to 97 winners for the 2023–2024 school year.
• There are 12 different scholarships available through the Federation’s College Scholarship Program, each with its unique eligibility standards (see below).
• Based on a combination of need and merit, the majority (but not all) of scholarships are awarded to Jewish students within the Federation’s service region, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma. Please refer to the precise eligibility requirements listed below as there are some exceptions.
• Applicants may be qualified for and earn awards from multiple scholarship programs.
• Those who apply will immediately be considered for any scholarships for which they qualify. To be considered for several scholarships, applicants only need to submit one application.
• Previous beneficiaries may submit an application for renewal each year, provided they continue to meet the requirements and the fund permits renewals. Renewal is not certain. A student may not apply for a new scholarship while seeking a renewal.
• Scholarships are only available to full-time students taking 12 or more units every quarter or semester.
Scholarship Requirements
• Eligibility: Jewish high school graduates or seniors who intend to enroll, or who are currently enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program at an authorized college or institution in order to pursue a degree in business or engineering
Financial need, a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a track record of leadership in the Jewish and/or wider communities are requirements.
• The Greater San Francisco Bay Area, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma, must be the applicant’s primary residence.
• Each year, several scholarships worth between $1,500 and $5,000 will be given out. Previous awardees may reapply as long as all eligibility requirements are met.
Apply also; The New Haven Scholarship Program
How To Apply
For first-time applicants, the following details are needed on the application:
• High school or college cumulative transcripts.
• Essay and short answer responses
• Two recommendation letters. Your references will be listed in the application, and they will receive an email asking them to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Your family cannot serve as a reference.
• The first page of the most recent year’s federal tax return that you or your family filed
• The form for your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• If you received a financial aid award letter from the college prior to the application deadline, it should specify any grants, loans, and outside awards you were awarded. If this is unavailable before the application is submitted, you must upload these or give them to the scholarship administrator as soon as you get the application.
Additional Information
Candidates must be Jewish high school seniors who are graduating. Students must have exceptional academic performance, aptitude for leadership, and financial needs. Parents of applicants must be citizens of Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, or the Peninsula.
Application Link
Interested persons can now apply here
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