Scholarship and Loan Programs
SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS
UPCOMING EVENTS ►
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JFS Reading MentorsDec
05
Volunteer Reading Mentors Needed
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at B'nai Shalom Day SchoolJFS is seeking volunteers to help guide “new readers” in kindergarten and 1st grade at B'nai Shalom Day School...
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JFS Board MeetingDec
05
JFS board members discuss JFS programs and budget.
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JFS Babka & BooksDec
11
Not your average book club; the twist is you can check out ANY book from the GSO Jewish Library and every 2nd Monday talk about it!
Whether it is a great work of fiction, a moving biography or mayb...
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JFS Reading MentorsDec
12
Volunteer Reading Mentors Needed
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at B'nai Shalom Day SchoolJFS is seeking volunteers to help guide “new readers” in kindergarten and 1st grade at B'nai Shalom Day School...
Investing in our future means helping provide access to immersive Jewish experiences for youth, teens and young adults. Waking up surrounded by your peers, sharing meals together, and learning through a variety of shared experiences can increase their connections to Jewish community, traditions, values, and culture. Jewish Family Services, together with the Greensboro Jewish Federation, help make Jewish experiences accessible and affordable. JFS provides educational opportunities for higher learning, offers ways for teens afford visiting Israel, and gives children a chance to attend Jewish Overnight Summer Camps.
ISRAEL EXPERIENCES strengthen Jewish identity and create deeper connections to the global Jewish community. Grants and scholarships provided by the Jewish Family Services and the Greensboro Jewish Federation help teens and young adults afford life-changing Israel adventures.
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE
Jewish Family Services recognizes the importance of a college degree, and is committed to help provide access to quality education. For more infomation about scholarships or interest-free loans, contact Alicia Kaplan, JFS Director, (336) 852-4829 ext. 225.
Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF)
Jewish Family Services is proud to work in partnership with JELF to help local Jewish students reach their academic goals. Higher education costs are rising and JELF is meeting the need through providing 0% interest loans to Jewish students.
All qualifying applicants must be:
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A permanent resident of FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA (excluding metro DC) (they can, however, attend any U.S. accredited school)
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Enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate
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In good academic standing
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A U.S. citizen, or have lawful immigration status
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Able to provide a designated co-signer that lives in the U.S.
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Planning to accept federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans (FAFSA application required)
JELF loans are intentionally designed to help cover costs associated with the educational and living expenses that other financial aid often does not cover, such as travel, rent, food, and books. JELF’s 0% interest loans help save borrowers thousands of dollars in high interest-bearing debt each year.
The JELF application is open each year from January-April for students seeking assistance for the next full academic year and again in August-September for students that need assistance for spring and/or summer semesters.
To apply, please visit www.jelf.org. For more information, contact Alicia Kaplan, JFS Director, (336) 852-4829 ext. 225.
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund
The Rosalyn Saltz and Norman Seymour Pliner Scholarship Fund was established by Norman Seymour Pliner, z"l in memory of his wife to honor her lifelong commitment to higher education. Unable to attend college, Rosalyn Saltz, z"l was an avid learner and regretted her lack of a university education. Her daughters, Dr. Patricia Louise Pliner, Dr. Judith Ellen Pliner, and Janice Leslie Pliner continue this fund to help others achieve what their mother only dreamed of doing.
The Scholarship provides financial assistance to students residing in North or South Carolina attending accredited post-secondary schools as full-time students. Selected recipient(s) must demonstrate commitment and involvement in their chosen field as well as advancing Jewish women in leadership roles.