The JFGI Scholarship Application Deadline is March 1. Visit jewishindianapolis.org/scholarships-internships to learn more and apply. Call Pamela Eicher at (317) 715-6981 with questions.

The following scholarships are available:
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 a  Co-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 educational 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.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Indianapolis Bureau of Jewish Education Jewish Studies Scholarship: Application deadline: May 1. Awarding will take place at the beginning of June. 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. Contact Sheila Greenwald at (317) 872-0383 or sheilaeg@aol.com to submit an application or for more information about the scholarship, application process, or submission requirements.

Other Opportunities: Israel Youth Experience Grants, overnight Jewish camp grants and internships at the Jewish Federation and/or one of its agencies are also available. Visit jewishindianapolis.org/scholarships-internships for more information.