Scholarships and Loans

Day School Scholarships

Federation wants to help you provide a Jewish day school education for your child. Despite numerous benefits, tuition costs can be a challenge for many families. With that in mind, Federation provides Jewish day schools with supplemental funds to assist families still struggling after the initial scholarship process. Applications are available through individual day schools.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 786.866.8495.

Overnight Camp Scholarships

Let us make your child one happy camper. Federation helps provide need-based assistance for Jewish overnight summer camps to Miami-Dade County children, ages 8 to 17. Need-based scholarships are available only for Jewish overnight camps located in the United States and listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp.

For more information, contact [email protected] or 786.866.8495.

Sylvia Tuman Scholarships

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program provides a limited number of Jewish students who require financial assistance with scholarships to further their education. To qualify, students must be enrolled or accepted to undergraduate or graduate degree programs at colleges or universities in Miami-Dade or Broward counties.

Israel Program Scholarships

Recognizing the positive impact an Israel experience program can have on teens and young adults, Federation offers need-based assistance for Miami-Dade County residents, ages 15 to 26. Funding is one-time only, and awards are based on need and length of an approved Israel program, which must be a minimum of three weeks in duration.

Israel Programs Scholarship Application

For more information, contact [email protected] or 786.866.8431.

Gift of Israel

Federation realizes the transformative effect a trip to Israel can have on an adolescent child, but also recognizes that the cost may provide a barrier to many families. The Gift of Israel Program, formerly Passport to Israel, is Federation’s solution! Beginning in 1st grade, families deposit $100 per year through 10th grades. The funds are then matched dollar-for-dollar by Federation and participating synagogues. When your child is ready to take his or her first trip to Israel, your investment, the matching grants and all accrued interest are dedicated to underwriting the cost of your child’s Israel trip. Click here to learn more about Gift of Israel.

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

With tremendous joy and relief the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that, if goes as planned, will result in the release of all remaining hostages in the coming days.

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Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Is the cost of a psychoeducational evaluation for your child preventing you from accessing the services they need to succeed in the classroom? A grant from Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) can help!

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Feeding Israel’s Hungry

Feeding Israel’s Hungry

As rising numbers of Israelis face food insecurity, Federation and our partners continue to boost nutritional support for vulnerable individuals and families throughout the country.

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Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Participating in the 17th Annual Everything but the Turkey, hosted by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) in Miami Beach on Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m. and South Dade on Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.

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