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The Shirley and Robert Raymer College Scholarship Fund

Jewish Community Federation & Endowment Fund

This scholarship was established to benefit Jewish high school seniors enrolled an academically selective, four-year college or university. Applicants must be permanently residing in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and must demonstrate academic ability, financial need, and Jewish community involvement.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Jewish high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Applicant must be a permanent resident of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
  • College:
    Jewish high school seniors who have been accepted to an academically selective, four-year college or university.
  • Religion:
    Jewish high school seniors
  • Extracurricular:
    Jewish community involvement.

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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