The schedule of scholarship amounts is as follows:
- 43-56 day programs: $500
- 29-42 day programs: $375
- 15-28 day programs: $250
- 7-14 day programs: $125
Programs of fewer than 7 days are not eligible for scholarships.
Qualified Camps/Israel Programs
For a camp/program to qualify it must:
EITHER be approved or sponsored by a JCC/Yeshiva or one of the four major Jewish movements (Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or Reconstructionist)
OR publicly advertise itself as a Jewish overnight camp/Israel program and meet two or more of the following criteria.
The camp/Israel program must:
- follow kosher dietary laws or provide kosher meals upon request
- provide for Shabbat with services on Friday night and/or Saturday morning
- offer programs of Jewish content such as: cultural programs, Hebrew, and Israel awareness
- be an approved camp by the Foundation for Jewish Camp
How to Apply
Once your camper is accepted by an approved Jewish Overnight Summer Camp or Israel Youth Program, please complete the online application or download the PDF application and mail it into the JFedSHAW office. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, April 30, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. Again, once the available funds are all awarded, there will be no more scholarships available for this year. Applications will be reviewed based on the order received.
Once your request for a scholarship has been granted, please forward an invoice from the camp/Israel program. All grants will be paid directly to the qualified program.
Please note that JFedSHAW makes every effort to provide scholarships to qualified applicants but reserves the right to decline any application and has no obligation to and cannot award scholarships in excess of available funds committed for this purpose.
For any general questions about JFedSHAW’s Overnight Jewish Camp and Israel Experience Scholarship Program or for questions regarding the application, please contact us at info@jfedshaw.org or 908-758-2006.