• Scholarship Fund 
• Mentor Program
• Alumni Relations

RELATED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

• Internship Program
• Career Service
• Jewish Free Loan Association
  

Scholarship Fund

In partnership with private donors, JVS administers a scholarship program to provide qualified local students with need-based financial aid. Since its founding in 1972, the JVS Scholarship Fund has awarded $3.2 million to over 2,800 students. Today's recipients are pursuing studies at colleges, universities and vocational schools nationwide.

According to donor designation, applicants must :

1. Be Jewish.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card).
3. Be a permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County.
4. Be planning to attend full-time (12 units minimum per term) at an approved college or vocational school in the U.S.
5. Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA.

The primary criterion for scholarship selection is financial need.  We also consider Jewish community involvement and service orientation. 

Mentor Program

The JVS Scholarship Fund Mentor Program was established in 2005 in partnership with the Jewish Federation’s CEO Leadership Forum. The Program’s goal is to guide, encourage and support postsecondary students in developing and actualizing their academic and career goals, and to encourage their involvement in and commitment to the Jewish community.

For more information about the JVS Scholarship Fund Mentor Program, contact scholarship@jvsla.org or call (323) 761-8888, x8868.

Alumni Relations

The JVS Scholarship Fund Alumni Association was established in 2004 as a way to formalize
the process of students giving back to the JVS Scholarship Fund after completing their post secondary education. The Association's mission is to enhance the relationship between alumni, the JVS Scholarship Fund and its current students by implementing social, professional, academic and financial support programs and events.

For more information about the JVS Scholarship Fund Alumni Association, contact alumni@jvsla.org or call (323) 761-8888, x8868.

Internship Program

New Linkages

JVS’ New Linkages Program provides community service internships for Jewish students attending colleges and universities in the Los Angeles area.

Click here for more information and to download an application

Career Services

Scholarship Family Career Assistance Program

JVS has received a special grant from the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles to provide free career counseling, resume development, interview preparation, job search coaching, and other related services to immediate family members of eligible JVS Scholarship recipients.

For more information, contact sfcap@jvsla.org or call (818) 464-3222 x3328.

SAGE

JVS’ SAGE (Skills, Aptitude, Guidance, and Employment) program is available to assist JVS Scholarship recipients, alumni, and other Jewish youth ages 16-25 in making a successful transition into the working world. The goal of the program is to provide young adults with employment search skills, resume writing and interview workshops, and individualized career assessment.

For more information, contact the SAGE Program Coordinator at (323) 761-8888 ext 8877.