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JCF Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship

JCF Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Students, Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$7,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

Jewish female high school seniors or recent graduates who are trying to start their first year of an undergraduate programme at a four-year college or university in California are eligible for thisl Scholarship. Academic excellence with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, participation in extracurricular activities, financial need, and proof of consistently upholding the Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam, here defined as volunteering one’s time to improve the world.

The applicant’s primary residence is in the wider San Francisco Bay Area, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Marin, Napa, and Sonoma.

Eligibility Criteria For JCF Gail Karp Orgell Scholarship

Here are some common criteria that are often considered:

  • High Academic Achievement: Academic excellence scholarships typically require a strong academic record. This may include a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) requirement or specific grade thresholds.
  • Standardized Test Scores: Some scholarships may consider standardized test scores, such as SAT or ACT scores, as part of the eligibility criteria. There may be minimum score requirements or score thresholds that applicants must meet.
  • Admission to a Specific Institution or Program: Academic excellence scholarships may be specific to a particular institution or program. Therefore, applicants must meet the admission requirements of that institution or program to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • Class Ranking: In some cases, scholarships may consider class rank as an eligibility criterion. Applicants may need to be within a certain percentile or be in the top ranks of their graduating class.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Academic excellence scholarships may require one or more letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, or other individuals who can attest to the applicant’s academic abilities and achievements.
  • Personal Statements or Essays: Some scholarship applications may require applicants to submit personal statements or essays. These essays provide an opportunity for applicants to showcase their academic goals, achievements, and aspirations.

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