2021 Overnight Camp Scholarship Application

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight camp experience more affordable with the hopes that all camps will open this summer. Preference will be given to those families whose children are attending overnight camp for the first time, attend public school, or have Special Needs. 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 2021 Need Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships are held in strict confidence and are reviewed anonymously. Camper Eligibility Criteria:

For ages 8 – 17
Camper must be a Miami-Dade County resident
Completed online application, scroll down for application
Camper must demonstrate financial need, 2019 Income Tax Return (Form 1040) is required
Camp acceptance letter or invoice is required

Camp Eligibility 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 2019 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 this application.

Award recipients are notified via email. Applications will be reviewed as they are received on a rolling basis. Award recipients are notified via email.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete a separate application for each child
All fields are required
Once completed, click SUBMIT APPLICATION

At the end of the application, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this confirmation it means your application was not submitted successfully. You will need to re-submit until you receive the confirmation.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Foundation for 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 305-692-7555 or visit www.hebrewloan.org to learn more

If you have any questions, please contact icohen@gmjf.org

Step 1: Family Information

Parent 1 Email*

Parent 1 First Name*

Parent 1 Last Name*

Address*

Parent 1 City*

State*

Parent 1 Zip*

Parent 1 Home Phone*

Parent 1 Cell Phone*

Parent 2 First Name

Parent 2 Last Name

Address the same as Parent 1

Parent 2 Address

Parent 2 City

Parent 2 Zip

Parent 2 Home Phone

Parent 2 Cell Phone

Parent 2 Email Address

Step 2: Camper Information

Camper First Name*

Camper Last Name*

Camper Age*

Camper Gender*

Camper Date of Birth*

Camper Home Phone*

Camper Cell Phone

Camper Email Address

Camper Address*

Camper City*

Camper State*

Camper Zip*

Camper attends Public School, Jewish Day School, Private School, Other*

Name of school*

Step 3: Camp Information

First-Time Camper?*

Name of Camp*

Session and Dates*

Length of Session*

Camp Tuition*

Amount Requested from Federation*

If your child attended the above camp in the past, please provide years attended. (i.e., 2017, 2018)

If your child has ever attended any Jewish overnight camp in the past, please provide name of camp and years attended.

Why do you wish your child to attend this particular camp? What do you hope he/she will derive from his/her experience?*

Step 4: Jewish Community Activities

If you or your child are members of a synagogue, please provide name of the synagogue.

If you or your child is a member of a Jewish community center, please provide the JCC name.

If your child is a member of a youth group, please provide name of the youth group.

Describe your child’s Jewish education and/or Jewish activities.*

Step 5: Financial Details (All information is kept in complete confidence)

Have you received a scholarship from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation in the past?*

If yes, for which program(s) and for what amount(s)?

Will you receive any other financial assistance, such as from your synagogue, the camp, or other sources to enable your child to attend this summer camp?*

If yes, please indicate the source(s) of funding and amount(s).

If you do not receive Federation funding, how will you pay for summer camp?*

Financial need is considered in awarding summer camp scholarships. Please explain in detail any special financial conditions/factors that you feel should be brought to the attention of the Scholarship Committee to help determine the need.*

Step 6: Upload Required Documents

Please upload the required documents below.

If you encounter issues uploading the required documents, upload any blank documents in order to submit your application. Then email the required documents to icohen@gmjf.org. As a reminder, this completed form and required documents must be received by Friday, January 29, 2021 at 4 p.m. in order for the application to be complete and considered for a scholarship.

Upload the acceptance letter from the camp.*

Upload your 2019 income tax return (Form 1040).*

Terms & Conditions

On behalf of my child, I apply for a scholarship to the above program. To the best of my knowledge, all information stated in this application is accurate and complete. I understand that the decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.

Check here if you agree with this statement.*

* Required information