The Jewish United Fund (JUF) Merit Scholarship Program is a scholarship program that aims to support Jewish students in their pursuit of higher education. The program is administered by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, which is a philanthropic organization that serves the Jewish community in the Chicago area.
The JUF Merit Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to outstanding Jewish high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or university. The scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership potential, involvement in community service, and commitment to Jewish values and community.