Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Education Awards
Changing Lives and Community

EDUCATION AWARDS FOR GENERAL STUDIES

For Post High School Students

Must be applying for, accepted into, or enrolled in, a university, college, post-graduate, or summer program.

EDUCATION AWARDS FOR JUDAIC STUDIES OR STUDIES IN ISRAEL

For Post High School Students

Must be applying for, accepted into, or enrolled in, a university, college, post-graduate, or summer program in Judaic studies and/or an educational institution in Israel.

MARK AND DOROTHY DANZKER SCHOLARSHIP

For University/College Students

Applicants must be Jewish, Manitoba residents and must be a full-time student entering or enrolled in a
post-graduate degree program with preference given to persons studying at a Manitoba educational institution. This is a $10,000 award based on academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.

*NEW* GEORGE FINKLE MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC BURSARY AWARD

For Grade 12 Students

Applicants must be Jewish, Manitoba residents, and graduating from Grade 12 at any high school in the Province of Manitoba. They must be applying for, or accepted into, a post-secondary institution in Manitoba and must demonstrate financial need.

RUTH AND JOE FREED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

For University/College Students

Awarded to Jewish students who have excelled academically in university or college studies, and who have demonstrated a commitment to the Jewish community.

MONA GRAY CREATIVE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

For Artists Pursuing Graduate Studies

Applicants must be a Bachelors Degree graduate of a Manitoba university and be pursuing graduate studies in one of the following areas: creative writing, film, fine arts, music, theatre, dance, or photography. This is a $5,000 award based on artistic merit, financial need, community involvement and academic achievement.

*NEW* GROSBERG FAMILY JUDAIC STUDIES/HEBREW TEACHERS’ AWARD

For Judaic Studies/Hebrew Teachers

Applicants must teach Judaic Studies/Hebrew in Winnipeg. The award (up to $5,000) is towards study in a post-graduate program or recognized and approved program in Judaic Studies/Hebrew that leads to enhancing the Judaic Studies/Hebrew curriculum of the school or the teaching practice of the teacher.
Deadline February 28.

*NEW* SHARON HOME FAMILY EDUCATION AWARD

For children/dependents of Sharon Home Employees

Friends of the Sharon Home established this award to help children/dependents of long-service employees of the Sharon Home to pursue post-secondary education. The award is based on financial need, academic achievement and community involvement.

For complete guidelines and application forms, go to http://jewishfoundation.org/scholarshipguides.html