Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants, unless indicated. The applications will be open generally from January through mid-April. Apply online at https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/5143.
Awardees will be notified no later than the end of April. Please direct questions regarding any of these scholarships from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis to Devorah Stein at DStein@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3761.
THE LENTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Scott Lentin
Provides scholarships of up to $10,000 to high school juniors and seniors demonstrating financial need who have completed secondary school and are enrolling in full-time undergraduate degree programs or vocational programs at accredited nonprofit colleges or universities. Preference given to applicants of any faith connected to the Jewish community and first-generation college students.
THE BENJAMIN D. AND MIRIAM PESSIN EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FUND
Established in memory of Benjamin D. Pessin and Miriam Pessin by members of their immediate family
Provides $2,500 scholarships to qualified Jewish students demonstrating scholastic achievement and financial need pursuing a business degree.
THE RUTH GREENBERG MEMORIAL FUND FOR RABBINICAL TRAINING
Established by the late Ruth Greenberg
Provides $2,500 scholarships for rabbinical training for St. Louis residents demonstrating financial need and intent to pursue a career in the rabbinate.
THE SAM A. KESSLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by friends of the late Sam A. Kessler
Provides a $1,000 scholarship for a local law school student demonstrating financial need and a willingness to contribute their time and talent to the Jewish community. Applicants must have resided in the St. Louis metropolitan area for no less than 10 years.
THE RICHARD L. LEVIS, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established in memory of Richard L. Levis, Jr. by his widow, Barbara Rosen
Provides up to $1,000 in scholarship money to Missouri area college or university students demonstrating scholastic achievement and financial need.
THE BLANCHE AND IRVING MILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established through a bequest from the estate of Blanche and Irving Miller
Provides $1,000 scholarships to deserving and qualified students enrolled in accredited colleges or universities who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in professional fields.
THE L. ALLEN ZORENSKY FINE ARTS LOAN FUND
Awards interest-free loans to students pursuing an education in fine arts or other arts at a post-secondary level at a recognized accredited academic institution. Loan recipients must sign a promissory note in which the recipient agrees to repay the loan, in full, within five years of graduation.
THE LOEB FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Made possible through the Louise & Benjamin, Marjorie & Harry Loeb Endowment
Provides grants or scholarships for as much as $5,000 annually for study at an accredited nonprofit institution, either a vocational, community, or four-year college. Awards are made to applicants from the local Jewish community, based on the potential to significantly improve an applicant’s long-term prospects and financial need, with preference given to first-generation students.
THE CYNTHIA AND GARRY SELTZER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Provides a renewable scholarship for $10,000 to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement, leadership skills and financial need. This scholarship will be available for the 2025-2026 academic year.