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2025 Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish Overnight Summer Camp experience more affordable through our 2025 Overnight Camp Scholarships. In keeping with our primary goal of helping those with the greatest need, Federation awards scholarships strictly on a case-by-case basis.

All applications for the 2025 Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships are held in strict confidence.

To be considered for a camp scholarship, applications must be received by the deadline of Friday, January 31, 2025. 

Camper Eligiblity Criteria:

  • Ages 8-17.
  • Miami-Dade County resident.
  • Completed online application - Click here to apply.
  • Must demonstrate financial need- 2023 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) is required.
  • Camp acceptance letter or invoice is required. Applications will not be considered without an acceptance letter.

Camp Eligiblity Criteria:

  • Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website AND located in the United States.
  • Financial assistance is limited to one session only.
IMPORTANT: In addition to your completed application, a copy of your 2023 Income Tax Return and a camp acceptance letter are required for your application to be considered. You will be asked to upload these documents at the end of the application. 


Applications will be reviewed following the deadline of January 31, 2025. Award recipients will be notified via email. 

To apply, please click here to create an account on the Submittable.com platform where you will be guided through the application process.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Complete a separate application for each child.
  • All fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are required and must be completed. Be sure to complete all of these fields or the system will not allow you to submit your application.
  • You may save your draft and return to the application at a later time by clicking SAVE DRAFT at the bottom of the application.
  • Once completed, click SUBMIT.

At the end of the application, you will receive a confirmation email. 

ADDITONAL RESOURCES:

  • First Time Campers? The One Happy Camper offers grants of up to $1,000 to first-time campers who attend public school or non-Jewish private school. Click here to learn more.
  • Foundation for the Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
  • Contact the Camp Administrator to inquire about any financial assistance
  • Contact your rabbi or synagogue
  • Interest-free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association. Call 786.866.8658 or click here to learn more
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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