JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

For the health and safety of our staff in light of COVID-19, our JFS scholarship team is currently working remotely with limited access to the JFS campus. Therefore, we won’t be able to check our post mailbox frequently. At this time we strongly encourage all scholarship applicants to scan and email applications and supplemental documentation to the Rubenstein Scholarship, [email protected] for faster review.

Should you have any barriers to submitting your application via email, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can make other arrangements.

Established by Dr. Robert Rubenstein, in memory of his son David, The JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship provides grants to students from San Diego’s Jewish community who plan to attend college or vocational school. The program awards scholarships of up to $5,000, based on financial need, academic performance, and community involvement.

The JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship seeks to encourage young people to treasure their Jewish heritage, reflect on their Jewish values, and better understand their connection to the community.

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Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed.

Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in January 2021.

Questions? Email [email protected].

“This scholarship plays an important role in allowing me to pursue higher education, with less time and effort spent worrying about finances.”

ELIGIBILITY, SELECTION CRITERIA, & DISBURSEMENT

ELIGIBILITY

Be a Jewish high school or college student planning to attend an accredited public or private college, university or vocational school in the U.S.
Be a permanent and legal resident of San Diego County for a minimum of two years
Be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card)
Be able to earn and financially contribute toward your education through summer and/or school year employment
Be in current good academic standing with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate a meaningful connection and/or contribution to the Jewish Community
Demonstrate and financial need, as verified by FAFSA (Student Aid Report)

SELECTING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship recipients are carefully chosen based on a variety of criteria determined by the Scholarship Committee.

All applicants will be notified in writing of the JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Committee’s decision. Jewish Family Service reserves the right to publicize the names of the Scholarship recipients through our website, print publications, and local media.

Students are eligible to receive up to a total of four (4) years of JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship funding, and the funding years do not have to be consecutive. Scholarships are made on a year-to-year basis and are NOT automatically renewed. Scholarship recipients must submit a new application and the required documentation in compliance with the application deadlines, stated herein, for each year that they seek funding.

SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT

Scholarship funds can be used only to fund college tuition and/or related expenses. Should the recipient not matriculate college by a date listed in the award, he or she agrees to forfeit the scholarship award.

Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed.
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in January 2021.

For questions, please email [email protected].

Hear from one of our past recipients about how the scholarship positively impacted her academic experience.

David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Brunch

Recipents of the 2019/2020 Scholarship celebrated with Marie G. Raftery, Dr. Robert Rubenstein, and Selection Committee members.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY JFS-DAVID RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

American Jewish University • Azusa Pacific • Berklee College of Music • Carnegie Mellon University • Chapman University • Claremont McKenna College • Golden State University Law School • Hebrew University College • National University • Pace University • Palomar City College • Paul Mitchell • Portland State University • San Diego City College • San Diego Flight Training International • San Diego State University • Santa Barbara City College • Stern Yeshiva University • Tuffs University • Tulane University • University of Arizona • University of California Berkley • University of California Davis • University of California Irvine • University of California San Diego • University of California Santa Barbara • University of California Santa Cruz • University of California, Los Angeles • University of Oregon • University of Redlands • University of San Diego • University of Southern California • University of Washington

JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

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ELIGIBILITY, SELECTION CRITERIA, & DISBURSEMENT

ELIGIBILITY

SELECTING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENT

Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed.
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in January 2021.

Hear from one of our past recipients about how the scholarship positively impacted her academic experience.

David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Brunch

SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY JFS-DAVID RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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JFS-David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

Take the Next Step

ELIGIBILITY, SELECTION CRITERIA, & DISBURSEMENT

Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed. Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in January 2021.

Hear from one of our past recipients about how the scholarship positively impacted her academic experience.

David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Brunch

SCHOOLS ATTENDED BY JFS-DAVID RUBENSTEIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Let's Connect

Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year are now closed.
Applications for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in January 2021.