ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP - ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Jewish Federation Israel & Overseas Center is pleased to offer need-based scholarships for student travel to Israel. Please read the following guidelines:

• Scholarships are for teens and young adults ages 13 to 26, who are full time students, participating in nationally recognized travel/study programs affiliated with a pluralistic and Zionist Jewish organization.
• All applicants must be residents of San Diego County.
• Domestic flight expenses, travel insurance, or personal expenses are not covered by the scholarship. 
• Only the student may complete this application. The quality of the application is considered in the awarding of scholarships.
• The application must be typed with all questions and sections completed. If a section is not applicable, please explain. Applications missing any requested materials will NOT be considered.
• If the student is under the age of 18, both parents must sign the application. If there are extenuating circumstances, please explain.
• Scholarship funds are sent directly to the sponsoring organization, not the applicant.

The following items must accompany the application:

• A copy of the parents’ most recent tax return, including all schedules.
• Student tax forms are not acceptable, as they do not provide an accurate account of financial need. 
• Two letters of recommendation; applicants are encouraged to have at least one from a Jewish communal professional. Jewish communal professionals include: Rabbi, Cantor, Religious School Director, Professor of Judaic Studies, Hillel Director, Religious School Teacher, Youth Group Director, etc. 
• Second reference suggestions include: Guidance Counselor, Teacher or Professor, Principal, Employer, Jewish Communal Lay Leader, etc.

To apply on-line go to: http://www.jewishfederationsandiego.org/ITSA.html

All applications and supporting documentation are treated confidentially.

Please make certain that the people you have asked to write your recommendations have actually sent them to the Jewish Federation Israel & Overseas Center by the deadline.